synchronize
/ˈsɪŋkrənaɪz/ (bre, ipa) · [sˈɪŋkrənˌaɪz] /ˈsɪŋkrənaɪz/ (ame, ipa) · [sˈɪŋkrənˌaɪz] /ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌnīz How to pronounce synchronize (audio) ˈsin-/ (ame, mw)
synchronize — 動詞
- synchronizepresent simple I / you / we / they
- synchronizeshe / she / it
- synchronizedpast simple
- synchronizing-ing form
1. to take place in step with something else so that moments or rates match up, or
同步
使多個事件或過程同時進行或速度一致
to take place in step with something else so that moments or rates match up, or to bring two or more things into this kind of alignment
The dancers' movements synchronized perfectly with the beat of the drums.
舞者們的動作與鼓聲節拍完美同步。
intransitive: synchronize with [rhythm/beat]
Padma synchronized her phone calendar with her work laptop every Monday morning.
Padma 每週一早上都會將手機日曆與工作筆電同步。
synchronize [device] with [device]
The traffic lights along the main road are synchronized to keep cars moving smoothly.
主幹道上的紅綠燈經過同步設定，讓車輛能順暢通行。
Henry found it hard to synchronize his breathing with the swimming coach's instructions.
Henry 發現很難讓自己的呼吸與游泳教練的指示同步。
The old film's audio and video no longer synchronize, so words and lips never match.
那部老電影的畫面和聲音已經不同步了，說話和嘴型完全對不上。
- coordinate
broader: arranging different elements to work together, not necessarily at the exact same moment
- align
suggests bringing into line; often used for schedules and plans rather than real-time events
- match
simpler and more general; matching can be in any quality, not just timing
- desynchronize
formal, technical opposite
文法句型
synchronize with something
synchronize something with something
用法筆記
Takes 'with' to name the thing being matched to (synchronize with the beat). The transitive pattern is 'synchronize A with B' — avoid 'synchronize A to B' for this sense.
常見錯誤
2. to set two or more clocks, watches, or similar devices so that each one displays
對時
調整鐘錶使它們顯示相同時間
to set two or more clocks, watches, or similar devices so that each one displays an identical time
Before the mission, the captain asked everyone to synchronize their watches to 0600 hours.
任務開始前，隊長要求所有人將手錶對時到清晨六點。
synchronize [watches] to [time]
Imani synchronized the kitchen clock with the time signal on her phone before the guests arrived.
Imani 在客人到達前，用手機上的時間信號將廚房時鐘對時。
synchronize [clock] with [reference time]
The laboratory technician synchronizes all the wall clocks in the building once a month.
實驗室技術員每月會將整棟大樓的所有掛鐘對時一次。
Gabriel forgot to synchronize his car's dashboard clock after the battery was replaced.
Gabriel 在車子換過電池後忘了將儀表板上的時鐘對時。
The old grandfather clock in the hall must be synchronized by hand each Sunday evening.
大廳裡那台老座鐘每週日傍晚都必須手動對時。
文法句型
synchronize [watches/clocks]
synchronize something with/to a reference time
用法筆記
Distinct from sense 1 (HAPPEN IN UNISON): this sense is specifically about timekeeping devices. The object is always a clock, watch, or similar instrument. Can take either 'with' or 'to' for the reference time.