programme

/ˈprəʊɡræm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈprəʊɡræm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈproʊ.ɡræm/ (ame, ipa)

programme — 名詞

  • programmesingular
  • programmesplural

1. a show that you view on a television screen or hear through a radio, offering co

1.名詞A2
釋義

節目

電視或廣播的播出內容

a show that you view on a television screen or hear through a radio, offering content such as news, drama, or entertainment

例句

Nia's favourite television programme starts at eight o'clock every Tuesday night.

Nia 最喜歡的電視節目每週二晚上八點開始。

programme about/on [topic]

The radio programme about wildlife helped Min learn about animals in Africa.

那個關於野生動物的廣播節目幫助 Min 認識了非洲的動物。

同義詞
  • show

    more general and informal; can refer to any TV or radio broadcast

  • broadcast

    more formal; emphasises the act of sending out the programme

文法句型

countable: a/the programme about/on [topic]

常見錯誤

I listened to a programme about history on TV.
I watched a programme about history on TV.
💡We watch television programmes; we listen to radio programmes.

2. a small booklet or folded sheet you receive at a live event, listing the perform

2.名詞B1
釋義

節目單

演出或活動的介紹手冊

a small booklet or folded sheet you receive at a live event, listing the performers, running order, and other information about the show or match

例句

Dylan bought a programme before the concert to read about the musicians.

Dylan 在音樂會前買了一份節目單,想了解演出者的資訊。

[event] programme

The theatre programme contained photos of all the performers in the play.

這份劇院節目單收錄了所有演員的照片。

同義詞
  • playbill

    specifically for theatre productions, less common in everyday use

  • leaflet

    a single sheet giving information, not necessarily for an event

文法句型

countable: [event] programme

用法筆記

This sense is most common at live events such as theatre performances, concerts, and sports matches. A programme typically lists the performers, running order, and other event details.

常見錯誤

I bought a schedule at the concert.
I bought a programme at the concert.
💡A schedule shows times; a programme gives details about the performers and event.

3. a planned series of activities, tasks, or services designed to achieve a particu

3.名詞B2
釋義

計劃;方案

為達成目標而設計的一系列活動

a planned series of activities, tasks, or services designed to achieve a particular goal over a period of time

例句

The government launched a new training programme for young teachers.

政府推出了一項新的年輕教師培訓計劃。

training programme for [group]

Sophia joined a fitness programme at the community sports centre.

Sophia 加入了社區運動中心的一個健身計劃。

同義詞
  • plan

    broader and less formal; a programme is a more structured plan with multiple components

  • scheme

    common in British English for official plans; can sometimes suggest something negative

  • initiative

    a new programme aimed at solving a problem, often used in business or political contexts

文法句型

a programme of [activities]

programme for [purpose]

用法筆記

Often used in compounds describing the purpose of the plan: training programme, fitness programme, health programme, development programme, research programme. Frequently paired with verbs such as launch, run, set up, introduce.

常見錯誤

We made a programme to meet at three o'clock.
We set a schedule to meet at three o'clock.
💡Programme implies a series of activities with a purpose; schedule focuses on time.

4. a set of connected courses that a student follows to get a degree or other quali

4.名詞B2
釋義

課程

大學或學院的系統化學習方案

a set of connected courses that a student follows to get a degree or other qualification at a college or university

例句

The university offers a three-year degree programme in environmental science.

這所大學提供一個為期三年的環境科學學位課程。

degree programme in [subject]

Aylin applied for a master's programme in business administration.

Aylin 申請了一個企業管理碩士課程。

同義詞
  • course of study

    more descriptive and slightly less common as a compound noun

  • curriculum

    the content taught in a programme; more about what is studied than the structure

文法句型

programme in [subject]

degree programme

用法筆記

In British English, this sense uses the spelling programme. In American English, the spelling is program. This usage is very common in higher education: undergraduate programme, graduate programme, exchange programme.

常見錯誤

She is enrolled in a programme of psychology.
She is enrolled in a programme in psychology.
💡The correct preposition is in, not of.

5. a fixed set of commands that tells a machine or computer what functions to carry

5.名詞B1
釋義

模式;程序

機器或電腦的運作指令設定

a fixed set of commands that tells a machine or computer what functions to carry out, for instance the wash cycles on a laundry appliance or a software application on a computer

例句

Shanti selected the gentle washing programme for her silk blouse.

Shanti 為她的絲質上衣選擇了柔洗模式。

[appliance] programme

The dishwasher has a short programme that finishes in thirty minutes.

這台洗碗機有一個三十分鐘就能完成的快速模式。

同義詞
  • setting

    a specific option within a programme, such as a temperature setting

  • cycle

    specifically for washing machines and dishwashers

  • application

    computer programme designed for a specific task, often shortened to app

文法句型

[appliance] programme

用法筆記

For computer software, the spelling program is used in all varieties of English, including UK English. For household appliances (washing machine, dishwasher, oven), programme is the standard UK spelling. US English uses program for all meanings.

常見錯誤

My computer needs a new programme to run faster.' (UK spelling for software)
My computer needs a new program to run faster.
💡Even in UK English, computer software is spelled program.

programme — 動詞