sync
/sɪŋk/ (bre, ipa) · /sɪŋk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsiŋk/ (ame, mw)
sync — 名詞
1. used to describe things whose movements or actions are perfectly matched in thei
同步
同時同速進行
used to describe things whose movements or actions are perfectly matched in their timing and pace, as though guided by the same beat
The dancers moved in sync with the music, their arms rising and falling together.
舞者隨著音樂同步舞動，手臂同時升起又同時落下。
be in sync with [music/rhythm] — matching timing
Yuki and Hari kicked their legs in sync during the swimming lesson.
Yuki 和 Hari 在游泳課上同步踢腿。
The drummer kept perfectly in sync with the bass player throughout the whole song.
鼓手從頭到尾都與貝斯手保持完美的同步。
All three conveyor belts in the factory must run in sync for the packaging to work.
工廠裡的三條輸送帶必須同步運轉，包裝作業才能順利進行。
Mia could feel her own heartbeat fall naturally in sync with the slow drumbeat.
Mia 能感覺到自己的心跳自然地隨著緩慢的鼓聲同步跳動。
- in time
used mainly in music and dance contexts
- in step
used mainly for marching or walking together in a group
- coordinated
more formal and broader in use
- out of sync
the direct opposite for physical timing
文法句型
be in sync with [noun phrase]
用法筆記
Always appears in the fixed phrase 'in sync (with)'. Most common when describing music, dance, sports, or machinery that work together rhythmically.
常見錯誤
2. used to describe people or groups whose ideas, feelings, or plans match each oth
一致
想法或行動互相配合
used to describe people or groups whose ideas, feelings, or plans match each other, creating a smooth working relationship
The two designers were completely in sync about the colour scheme for the new logo.
兩位設計師對於新標誌的配色方案意見完全一致。
be in sync about [topic] — agreeing on a specific subject
Emre and his business partner stayed in sync on every major decision for years.
Emre 和他的合夥人多年來在每項重大決策上都保持一致。
stay in sync on [topic] — maintaining agreement over time
The team's marketing plan needs to be in sync with the company's overall goals.
團隊的行銷計畫必須與公司的整體目標一致。
The neighbours were happily in sync about keeping the street clean and well-lit.
鄰居們對於保持街道乾淨明亮的想法相當一致。
- in agreement
more formal and directly states shared opinions
- aligned
common in business and team settings
- in tune
suggests emotional or instinctive harmony
- out of sync
the opposite meaning for agreement or harmony
文法句型
be in sync with [someone] about [topic]
用法筆記
Always appears in the fixed phrase 'in sync (with)'. Describes mental, emotional, or strategic alignment rather than physical timing. The subject is typically people or groups, not machines.
常見錯誤
3. used to describe things whose movements or actions are not matched in timing or
不同步
時間或速度不一致
used to describe things whose movements or actions are not matched in timing or pace, causing irregularity or mistakes
The video and audio were out of sync, so the actor's lips moved well after the words.
影片和聲音不同步，演員的嘴型在聲音出來之後才動。
be out of sync — technical mismatch between media tracks
Hassan's pedalling was out of sync with the other cyclists, slowing the group down.
Hassan 的踩踏節奏與其他車手不同步，拖慢了整個車隊的速度。
out of sync with [group] — losing the common rhythm
Renata's clapping was out of sync with the rest of the audience during the performance.
Renata 拍手的節奏與觀眾不一致。
The two clocks above the station platform were out of sync by nearly three minutes.
月台上那兩個時鐘不同步，彼此相差將近三分鐘。
- out of time
used mainly in music and performance contexts
- out of step
used mainly for marching or walking together
- in sync
the direct opposite for physical timing
文法句型
be out of sync with [noun phrase]
用法筆記
Always appears in the fixed phrase 'out of sync (with)'. Frequently describes technical glitches (audio-video mismatch) or physical coordination problems in group activities.
4. used to describe people, groups, or actions whose ideas, feelings, or methods do
不合
想法或作法有衝突
used to describe people, groups, or actions whose ideas, feelings, or methods do not match, often causing tension or poor results
The manager's promises were out of sync with what the company could actually deliver.
經理的承諾與公司實際能做到的事情完全不合。
out of sync with [reality/capacity] — mismatch between words and reality
Nellie's progressive teaching style was out of sync with the school's traditional approach.
Nellie 的開放式教學風格與學校傳統的做法不合。
The new policy felt out of sync with the values that the community had always supported.
這項新政策與社區一直以來的價值觀格格不入。
Tamás felt out of sync with his classmates, who all preferred working together instead of alone.
Tamás 覺得自己和同學格格不入，因為大家都喜歡分組合作，他卻偏好獨自作業。
- at odds
stronger in tone, often implies direct conflict
- in disagreement
more straightforward and formal
- not aligned
common in business and planning contexts
- in sync
the opposite meaning for agreement or compatibility
文法句型
be out of sync with [someone/something]
用法筆記
Always appears in the fixed phrase 'out of sync (with)'. Differs from noun sense 3 in that it describes mismatched opinions, methods, or values rather than mismatched timing.
sync — 動詞
- syncpresent simple I / you / we / they
- syncs3rd person singular
- syncing-ing form
- syncedpast simple
1. to make two or more events, movements, or actions happen at the same time so tha
對齊
調整使時間或節奏一致
to make two or more events, movements, or actions happen at the same time so that they work smoothly together
The dance coach told the class to sync their steps with the bass beat.
舞蹈教練要全班同學把舞步對準低音節拍。
sync [steps/actions] with [beat/rhythm] — matching movement to a cue
The engineers synced the two conveyor belts so boxes moved between them without stopping.
工程師把兩條輸送帶校準，讓箱子能不間斷地從一條移到另一條。
The swimmers practised syncing their breathing with each stroke to go faster.
游泳選手練習讓呼吸配合每一次划水，以游得更快。
The film crew had to sync the sound effects with the actors' movements on screen.
電影工作人員必須把音效跟演員的動作對準。
- synchronize
the formal equivalent; appropriate in academic or technical writing
- coordinate
broader meaning, not limited to timing
- align
common in business contexts for schedules or plans
文法句型
sync [noun] with [noun]
用法筆記
Informal. The formal equivalent is 'synchronize'. Common in speech about group activities, performance, physical coordination, and machinery. Usually transitive — requires an object (what you sync).
常見錯誤
2. to make two or more gadgets, such as phones or computers, share and update the s
資料同步
讓裝置資料自動對齊
to make two or more gadgets, such as phones or computers, share and update the same data automatically between them, including files, photos, contacts, or calendars
Apinya synced her phone with her laptop so that all her photos appeared on both devices.
Apinya 把手機和筆電同步，讓所有照片同時出現在兩臺裝置上。
sync [device] with [device] — connecting devices to share data
The app automatically syncs your notes across all your devices every few minutes.
這個應用程式每隔幾分鐘就會自動同步你在所有裝置上的筆記。
automatically syncs [data] across [devices] — background synchronization
You need to sync your smartwatch with the phone app to track your daily steps.
你需要把智慧手錶跟手機應用程式同步，才能追蹤每天的步數。
Noa forgot to sync her tablet before the flight and could not open the saved articles.
Noa 忘了在出發前同步平板電腦，結果在飛機上打不開已儲存的文章。
- synchronize
the formal equivalent; less common in everyday tech talk but correct in manuals
- update
different — update is usually one-directional (server → device)
文法句型
sync [device] with [device]
用法筆記
The most common everyday use of 'sync'. Used almost exclusively for electronic devices and digital data. Frequently appears in software interfaces and device instructions.