resize

IPA/ˌriːˈsaɪz/
IPA/ˌriːˈsaɪz/

resize — 動詞

  • resizepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • resizeshe / she / it
  • resizedpast simple
  • resizing-ing form

1. to change the width and height of a digital image, window, or other on-screen el

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

縮放；調整

改變電腦圖片或視窗的大小

to change the width and height of a digital image, window, or other on-screen element, usually by dragging a corner or edge or by entering new measurements.

例句

Amira resized the photo to 800 by 600 pixels before sending it to the printer.

Amira 在上傳前將照片調整尺寸為 800x600 像素。

resize + noun phrase + measurements

You can drag the corner of the box to resize the image inside the document.

你可以拖曳方框的角落來縮放文件中的圖片。

drag to resize [something]

常見搭配
  • resize an image
  • resize a photo
  • resize a window
  • resize a diagram
  • resize a layer
同義詞
  • scale

    applies to any object at any size; often implies proportional change, while resize may not

  • adjust

    broader — can refer to colour, brightness, contrast, or position, not just dimensions

文法句型

resize + noun phrase

resize + noun phrase + to + measurement

用法筆記

Overwhelmingly used in computing and digital-editing contexts. For physical objects such as clothing or furniture, 'alter' or 'adjust' is more natural.

常見錯誤

I resized the picture smaller.
I resized the picture to make it smaller.
The verb 'resize' already means to change size; adding 'smaller' directly after the object is grammatically unusual. Use 'to make it smaller' or specify the target dimensions instead.

2. to change the circumference of a ring, bracelet, or other piece of jewelry so th

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

改圍

改變戒指或手環大小以符合佩戴者

to change the circumference of a ring, bracelet, or other piece of jewelry so that it fits the wearer's body properly.

例句

Lara had her engagement ring resized at the jeweler after losing some weight.

Lara 瘦了一些之後，把訂婚戒指拿到珠寶店改圍。

have [something] resized

The jeweler said he could resize the vintage bracelet by adding an extra link.

珠寶師傅說他可以在那條復古手環上加一個鏈節來調整尺寸。

常見搭配
  • resize a ring
  • resize a bracelet
  • resize a band
  • have a ring resized
同義詞
  • alter

    more general — includes changes to length, shape, or style, not just circumference

  • adjust

    can mean tightening a clasp without cutting or adding material, whereas resize implies physical alteration

文法句型

resize + noun phrase

have + noun phrase + resized

用法筆記

Most commonly used with rings. Not all jewelry can be resized — some metals and designs (e.g., tension-set stones, channel-set bands) make resizing impractical.

常見錯誤

Can you resize my watch?
Can you resize my watch strap?
For watches, resize applies to the strap or band, not the mechanism or the watch face itself.

同根字

常見搭配

常用片語

  • resize to fit

介系詞搭配

  • resize to [measurement/size]
  • resize for [purpose/wearer]