telethon
telethon — 名詞
- telethonsingular
- telethonsplural
1. a television event that lasts for many hours and is organised to collect money f
募款馬拉松
為慈善目的長時間播出的電視募款節目
a television event that lasts for many hours and is organised to collect money for people who need help; viewers call or donate online while the programme is happening live
Amani watched the twelve-hour telethon and donated fifty dollars to the hospital fund.
Amani 觀看了十二小時的募款馬拉松，並捐了五十美元給醫院基金。
collocation: watch a telethon / donate to a telethon
The annual telethon was run by local charities to help families hit by the floods.
這場年度募款馬拉松由當地慈善機構主辦，幫助受洪水侵襲的家庭。
passive: be run by [organiser]
Last year's telethon raised enough money for new books in every school across the city.
去年的募款馬拉松募得足夠的資金為全市每所學校添購新書。
Eleni and Tariro performed on stage during the telethon to encourage viewers to give generously.
Eleni 和 Tariro 在募款馬拉松期間上台表演，鼓勵觀眾慷慨捐款。
Jisoo watched the telethon until midnight and called in to donate fifty dollars.
Jisoo 觀看募款馬拉松到午夜，並打電話捐了五十美元。
- fundraiser
a general term for any event or activity that collects money; not limited to television
- charity event
a broader term that can describe dinners, runs, or sales — no specific TV format implied
- benefit concert
a music-focused event where proceeds go to a cause; usually shorter and not a full variety show