tagging
/ˈtæɡ.ɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈæɡɪŋ] /ˈtæɡ.ɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈæɡɪŋ] /ˈtag How to pronounce tag (audio)/ (ame, mw)
tagging — 名詞
1. the activity of putting small pieces of paper, plastic, or cloth with informatio
貼標籤
在物品上附加識別標籤
the activity of putting small pieces of paper, plastic, or cloth with information onto objects to show what they are, who owns them, or how much they cost
The airline now offers free baggage tagging for all international flights.
該航空公司現在為所有國際航班提供免費行李貼標服務。
tagging of baggage / luggage
Eve spent the afternoon doing price tagging on all the new clothes in the shop.
Eve 花了一下午在店裡為所有新衣服貼價格標籤。
Forensic officers carried out the tagging of each blood sample at the crime scene before sending them to the lab.
鑑識人員在犯罪現場為每個血液樣本貼上標籤，然後才送往實驗室。
Zoo staff finished the tagging of each bird before releasing them into the aviary.
動物園工作人員在將每隻鳥放進鳥舍前先完成了貼標工作。
文法句型
tagging + of + noun
用法筆記
Uncountable; typically used with 'of' to specify what is being tagged.
2. the practice of attaching small electronic devices to products, containers, or a
電子標記
為貨物或動物安裝電子定位裝置
the practice of attaching small electronic devices to products, containers, or animals so that their location can be checked by satellite or radio signals
The shipping company uses RFID tagging to track every container across the Pacific.
該海運公司使用 RFID 電子標記來追蹤每一個橫跨太平洋的貨櫃。
RFID tagging / electronic tagging
Vikram's research group studies the tagging of sea turtles to map their migration routes.
Vikram 的研究團隊研究海龜的電子標記，以繪製牠們的遷徙路線。
Supermarkets are adopting smart tagging on fresh produce to reduce food waste.
超市業者正為生鮮產品導入智慧標記系統，以減少食物浪費。
The tagging of shipping pallets cut the warehouse's lost-item rate by seventy percent.
貨運棧板的電子標記使倉庫的遺失貨物率降低了百分之七十。
- tracking
broader — 'tracking' can use cameras or GPS; 'tagging' specifically means attaching a device to the object itself
文法句型
tagging + of + noun
electronic tagging
用法筆記
Uncountable; often preceded by 'electronic' or 'RFID' to distinguish from physical label tagging. Subject is usually an organisation (company, research team, government).
3. the practice of fitting a lawbreaker with an electronic ankle bracelet that aler
電子監控
對罪犯配戴電子裝置進行定位管控
the practice of fitting a lawbreaker with an electronic ankle bracelet that alerts authorities if the person leaves a permitted area or enters a forbidden place
The judge ordered electronic tagging for the convicted burglar during his six-month home detention.
法官判決對這名被判有罪的竊賊實施六個月居家監禁並進行電子監控。
electronic tagging for / of [offender]
A study in Manchester found that the tagging of juvenile offenders did not reduce the rate at which they reoffended.
曼徹斯特的一項研究發現，對未成年犯進行電子監控並未降低他們再犯的比例。
Andrei's ankle monitor beeped when he stepped outside the permitted zone.
Andrei 的腳踝監控器在他踏出允許區域時發出了嗶嗶聲。
The British government expanded its electronic tagging program in 2023 to include suspects released on bail in London.
英國政府在 2023 年將電子監控方案的範圍擴大到倫敦獲准保釋的嫌疑人。
- electronic monitoring
preferred in American English; slightly more formal
文法句型
tagging + of + noun
用法筆記
Uncountable; common in British news. In American English, 'electronic monitoring' is more frequent. The device is typically an ankle bracelet.
常見錯誤
4. the process of adding machine-readable codes to computer data so that software c
資料標記
為電腦資料加上可識別的代碼或標記
the process of adding machine-readable codes to computer data so that software can identify, sort, and process each piece of information automatically
XML tagging allows a web browser to tell the difference between a news article's headline and its body text.
XML 資料標記讓網頁瀏覽器能夠區分新聞報導的標題和內文。
XML / HTML tagging
Xiu wrote a Python script that automates the tagging of restaurant reviews by positive, neutral, or negative sentiment.
Xiu 寫了一個 Python 腳本，可以自動將餐廳評論按正面、中性或負面情緒進行資料標記。
Part-of-speech tagging helps a translation app tell whether 'run' means jogging or moving quickly.
詞性標記幫助翻譯應用程式判斷「run」是指慢跑還是快速移動。
The tagging of patient records with ICD-10 codes lets hospitals in Taipei share allergy information quickly.
用 ICD-10 代碼對病歷進行資料標記，讓台北的醫院能夠快速共用過敏資訊。
- annotation
more common in academic / research contexts; 'tagging' is more used in industry and software
文法句型
tagging + of + noun
用法筆記
Uncountable; often preceded by a specific domain label such as 'XML', 'part-of-speech', or 'semantic'. Common in computational linguistics, data science, and web development.
5. the activity of adding descriptive keywords to online content such as photos, vi
關鍵字標註
為數位內容加入關鍵字以便搜尋
the activity of adding descriptive keywords to online content such as photos, videos, or social media posts so that other users can find them through search engines or platform search tools
Facebook's photo tagging feature lets users label who appears in each picture.
Facebook 的照片標註功能讓使用者標出每張照片中出現的是誰。
photo tagging / Facebook tagging
Shirin spent an hour doing keyword tagging on her blog posts to improve their search rankings.
Shirin 花了一小時為部落格文章做關鍵字標註，以提升搜尋排名。
Minh noticed that proper tagging of his cooking videos helped more viewers find them through related searches.
Minh 發現，為他的烹飪影片做好關鍵字標註，有助於更多觀眾透過相關搜尋找到這些影片。
Lakan uses colour tags in his note-taking app for quick tagging of work tasks versus personal reminders.
Lakan 在他的筆記應用程式中使用彩色標籤，快速將工作事項和個人提醒分類標註。
- labeling
broader — 'labeling' can be physical; 'tagging' in digital contexts implies keyword metadata
- categorising
more formal; focuses on sorting into groups rather than adding keywords
文法句型
tagging + of + noun
用法筆記
Uncountable. The object of tagging is usually digital content (photos, videos, tracks, documents). For social media, 'tagging' also means mentioning another account.
6. the practice of spray-painting or writing your own signature-style name or symbo
塗鴉簽名
未經許可在公共場所書寫姓名或記號
the practice of spray-painting or writing your own signature-style name or symbol on walls, trains, and other public surfaces without permission — a basic form of graffiti that uses quick, stylised lettering rather than detailed pictures
The city spends over two million dollars each year removing tagging from public buildings.
該市每年花費超過兩百萬美元清除公共建築物上的塗鴉簽名。
removing tagging from [surface]
Amani's documentary follows three young artists who turn tagging into recognised street murals.
Amani 的紀錄片跟拍了三位年輕藝術家，將街頭塗鴉簽名轉變為受認可的大型壁畫。
Police arrested two teenagers suspected of tagging the railway bridge with spray paint.
警方逮捕了兩名涉嫌用噴漆在鐵路橋上塗鴉簽名的青少年。
Soraya argued that tagging on the canal walls was art, but shop owners called it vandalism.
Soraya 主張運河牆上的塗鴉簽名是藝術，但店家稱之為破壞行為。
用法筆記
Uncountable. Often used in contrast with 'murals' or 'street art' to distinguish simple name-writing from more elaborate pieces. The verb form 'tag' (to graffiti) is also common in informal speech.
7. the action in baseball and related sports where a defender touches an opposing r
觸殺
在運動比賽中觸碰改變選手狀態
the action in baseball and related sports where a defender touches an opposing runner with the ball or a gloved hand, causing the runner to be out
The umpire confirmed the tagging at second base and declared the runner out before the crowd erupted in cheers.
裁判確認了二壘的觸殺，宣布跑者出局，全場觀眾隨即爆出歡呼聲。
tagging at [base] / tag out
Noa practiced quick tagging drills with the team before the weekend tournament.
Noa 在週末比賽前和球隊一起練習了快速觸殺動作。
A missed tagging by the catcher allowed the runner to slide safely into home plate.
捕手的一次觸殺失誤讓跑者成功滑進本壘得分。
In kickball, a successful tagging happens when the defender touches the runner with the ball.
在踢球遊戲中，防守者用球觸碰到跑者就算觸殺成功。
- touch
simpler and more general; 'tagging' is the game-specific term
用法筆記
Used as both countable ('three taggings this inning') and uncountable ('tagging is allowed').
8. a chasing sport played by children on playgrounds, where one person runs behind
捉人遊戲
兒童追逐觸碰的團體遊戲
a chasing sport played by children on playgrounds, where one person runs behind the rest and tries to make physical contact; the person who gets touched then becomes the new chaser
The children played tag in the schoolyard until the bell rang for class.
孩子們在校園裡玩捉人遊戲，直到上課鈴聲響起。
play tag
Daniel taught his little sister how to play tag in the park behind their house.
Daniel 在自家後面的公園裡教妹妹怎麼玩捉人遊戲。
During recess, the first graders voted on whether to play tag or hide-and-seek.
下課時間，一年級生投票決定要玩捉人還是捉迷藏。
The rule in their version of tag is that you cannot tag someone while they are on the slide.
他們的捉人遊戲規則規定，一個人在溜滑梯上時不能被捉。
- it
the child who is chasing is called 'it'; 'tag' is the name of the whole game
用法筆記
Uncountable — we say 'a game of tag,' not 'a tag.' The verb for the action is 'tag' ('She tagged me — you're it!').
常見錯誤
tagging — 動詞
- taggingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- taggings3rd person singular
- tagginging-ing form
- taggingedpast simple
1. to fasten a small piece of paper, plastic, or cloth with information onto an obj
貼上標籤
在物品上附上價格或識別標籤
to fasten a small piece of paper, plastic, or cloth with information onto an object, usually to show its price, owner, or contents
Jin tagged each suitcase with a bright yellow label before the trip.
Jin 在旅行前給每個行李箱貼上了一張黃色標籤。
tag [object] with [label]
All the new stock was tagged and put on the shelves before the store opened.
所有新進貨品都貼好標籤，在開店前放上了貨架。
passive: be tagged
The lab technician tagged every blood sample with a barcode and a patient ID number.
實驗室技術員在每個血液樣本上貼了條碼和病人編號。
Isabela forgot to tag her water bottle with her name, so she could not find it after gym class.
Isabela 忘了在水瓶上貼名字標籤，所以體育課後找不到自己的瓶子。
Each item in the museum archive is tagged with a unique reference code.
博物館檔案庫中的每一件物品都貼有獨一無二的參考編號標籤。
- label
can involve stickers or printed information; 'tag' usually implies a small attached marker on a string or wire
文法句型
tag + noun
be tagged with + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive ('is tagged', 'were tagged') when describing how items are processed.
常見錯誤
2. to describe someone or something with a particular word or phrase that becomes a
稱呼；命名
用特定稱號或標籤來描述某人
to describe someone or something with a particular word or phrase that becomes a kind of name or label for them
The local press tagged the young singer as the next big star in country music.
當地媒體將這位年輕歌手稱為鄉村音樂的下一位巨星。
tag [person] as [label]
Ever since he fell asleep in class, Vikram got tagged with the nickname 'Nap King' by his friends.
自從他在課堂上睡著後，Vikram 就被朋友們冠上了「睡王」的綽號。
tag with [nickname]
Arriving late to meetings every week was tagged as unprofessional by the manager at the Tokyo office.
每週開會都遲到這一行為，被東京辦公室的主管貼上了不專業的標籤。
Noa's classmates tagged her as the 'math wizard' after she solved the toughest problem in five minutes.
Noa 的同學在看到她五分鐘內解出最難的題目後，稱她為「數學天才」。
文法句型
tag + noun + as + noun
be tagged as + noun
用法筆記
Often passive ('is tagged as…') or used with an object complement. The label is usually a nickname or a category, not a real name.
常見錯誤
3. to follow someone closely and for a long time, often in a way that makes them fe
跟蹤
長時間緊跟在後，使人感到被監視
to follow someone closely and for a long time, often in a way that makes them feel watched or pursued
A plainclothes officer tagged the suspect through three busy city blocks before making the arrest.
一名便衣警員跟蹤嫌犯穿過三個繁忙的街區後才將他逮捕。
tag [person] through [places]
The stray dog had been tagging the children on their walk home from school every afternoon.
那隻流浪狗每天下午都跟在放學回家的孩子們後面。
Lakan noticed a man in a grey coat tagging him from the moment he left the bank.
Lakan 注意到一名穿灰色大衣的男子從他離開銀行起就一直跟蹤他。
Reporters tagged the politician everywhere he went during the election campaign.
在選舉期間，記者們到處緊跟著這位政治人物。
- lose
as in 'lose a tail' or 'shake off'
文法句型
tag + noun
用法筆記
Often used in contexts of surveillance, stalking, or persistent attention. Can be physical ('tag along') or in terms of attention ('tagging a celebrity').
4. in baseball and related sports, to make an opposing runner leave the game by con
觸殺出局
在棒球中以球觸碰跑者使其出局
in baseball and related sports, to make an opposing runner leave the game by contacting them using the ball or a glove that holds the ball
The shortstop caught the throw and tagged the runner sliding into second base.
游擊手接住傳球後觸殺了滑進二壘的跑者。
tag [runner] at [base]
Eve tagged the batter out before he could reach first base.
Eve 在打者到達一壘之前就把他觸殺出局了。
tag [runner] out
The umpire ruled that the catcher had not tagged the runner properly, so the run counted.
裁判判定捕手沒有確實觸殺跑者，因此得分算數。
Andrei practised tagging runners at third base during spring training.
Andrei 在春季訓練中練習在三壘觸殺跑者。
文法句型
tag + noun
tag + noun + out
用法筆記
Common in baseball commentary. The separable phrasal form 'tag out' is also used ('tagged him out').