title
/ˈtaɪtl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtaɪtl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtī-tᵊl/ (ame, mw) · /ˈtaɪ.təl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtaɪ.t̬əl/ (ame, ipa)
title — 名詞
- titlesingular
- titlesplural
1. the name chosen for a creative work such as a book, a film, a painting, or a pie
標題；名稱
書籍、電影等創作作品的名稱
the name chosen for a creative work such as a book, a film, a painting, or a piece of music, used to identify it to the public.
The title of Daichi's latest novel is "The Paper Garden."
大地一的最新小說的標題是《紙花園》。
title of + [creative work]
Élise could not remember the title of the song playing on the radio.
Élise 想不起來收音機正在播放的那首歌的名稱。
The gallery placed a small card next to each painting showing its title.
畫廊在每幅畫旁邊放了一張小卡片，上面標示作品名稱。
Before he wrote anything else, Kabir always chose the title for his short stories.
Kabir 在動筆寫其他內容之前，總是先為短篇故事選定標題。
Yuna asked the librarian to search for the book by its title.
Yuna 請圖書館員依照書名搜尋那本書。
文法句型
title of + noun phrase
用法筆記
You can use 'title' with 'of' to name the work: 'the title of the film'. For the work itself, use 'entitled' or 'called': 'a book entitled Winter Light.'
常見錯誤
2. the written list of cast and crew names that appears near the start or after the
片尾名單
電影或電視節目的參與人員名單
the written list of cast and crew names that appears near the start or after the end of a cinema or TV production, identifying everyone involved in making it.
Asher stayed in the cinema until the titles finished rolling.
Asher 一直待在電影院裡，直到片尾名單跑完。
the titles (plural for credits sequence)
The opening titles of the drama showed the actors' names against a city skyline.
這部劇的片頭名單在城市的天際線背景上顯示演員的名字。
opening titles
Mira spotted her cousin's name in the closing titles of the documentary.
Mira 在那部紀錄片的片尾名單中看到她表妹的名字。
The production company added a special animation to the title sequence of the show.
製作公司為該節目的片頭名單加了一段特別的動畫。
- credits
the most common everyday word for the list of names at the end.
- credit roll
emphasises the scrolling movement of the names.
文法句型
the titles
closing titles
opening titles
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used in the plural ('titles') or as part of a compound like 'opening titles' or 'title sequence'. Singular 'title' would not refer to the credits list.
常見錯誤
3. a published item such as a book or magazine, thought of as one complete product
出版品
書籍、雜誌等單一出版物
a published item such as a book or magazine, thought of as one complete product rather than as an individual copy.
The publisher released twenty new titles in the spring catalogue.
出版社在春季目錄中推出了二十本新書。
new titles (published works)
Defne borrowed three titles from the library for her research project.
Defne 為了她的研究專題從圖書館借了三本書。
That small press only prints about five titles each year.
那家小型出版社每年只印大約五種書。
The award for best children's title went to a picture book about ocean animals.
最佳兒童讀物獎頒給了一本關於海洋動物的繪本。
Sade checked the list of recommended titles before ordering books for the class.
Sade 在為班上訂書之前先核對了推薦書目。
- publication
more formal and broader; can include journals, reports, and online content.
- volume
suggests a single physical book, often one of a set or series.
- work
very broad; can refer to any creative or intellectual product.
文法句型
a title
publish a title
用法筆記
Common in publishing, library, and retail contexts. You might see 'backlist titles' (older books still in print) or 'frontlist titles' (newly published books).
4. a label placed just ahead of someone's name indicating their rank, profession, e
稱謂；頭銜
放在姓名前表示地位或職業的稱呼
a label placed just ahead of someone's name indicating their rank, profession, education level, or marital status — for example, 'Dr.', 'Professor', or 'Ms.'
Please write your full name and title on the registration form.
請在報名表上填寫您的全名和稱謂。
Mayumi addressed the envelope to "Dr. Christopher Nolan" because he did not know his title.
Mayumi 在信封上寫「Christopher Nolan 博士」，因為他不確定他的頭銜。
title + last name pattern
In many cultures, professional titles like "Professor" are used even in casual conversation.
在許多文化中，「教授」這類職稱即使在閒聊時也會使用。
The queen received the official title "Head of the Commonwealth" after the ceremony.
女王在典禮後獲得了「大英國協元首」的官方頭銜。
Ignacio was unsure whether to use "Mr." or "Dr." on the invitation.
Ignacio 不確定在邀請函上該用「先生」還是「博士」。
文法句型
title + last name
use a title
用法筆記
Titles of address include 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Ms.', 'Miss', 'Dr.', 'Professor', 'Sir', 'Lord', and military ranks such as 'Captain'. 'Ms.' is used regardless of marital status.
常見錯誤
5. the position gained by defeating every other participant in a contest or sports
冠軍
比賽中擊敗所有對手的最高名次
the position gained by defeating every other participant in a contest or sports event, marking you as the top performer.
The young tennis player won her first national title at the age of sixteen.
那位年輕的網球選手在十六歲時贏得了她的第一個全國冠軍。
win a title
The team has not lost a title match at home in three years.
該隊已經三年沒有在主場輸過冠軍賽了。
title match
Tariro defended her swimming title for the third year in a row.
Tariro 連續第三年成功衛冕她的游泳冠軍頭銜。
Fans packed the stadium to watch the title fight between the two boxers.
粉絲們擠滿了體育館，觀看兩位拳擊手的冠軍爭霸賽。
Eliska's dream is to compete for the world title in gymnastics one day.
Eliska 的夢想是有朝一日在體操項目中爭奪世界冠軍。
- championship
can also refer to the competition itself, not just the winning position.
- crown
more informal and metaphorical, common in journalism.
文法句型
win a title
defend a title
title match
用法筆記
Often combined with the sport or event name: 'world title', 'league title', 'title fight'. The verb 'defend' is frequently used when a champion tries to keep the title.
常見錯誤
6. the legally recognised right to own property such as land or a house, or the off
所有權；產權
擁有土地或房產的法律權利或文件
the legally recognised right to own property such as land or a house, or the official papers that prove this ownership.
The lawyer confirmed that Kabir held the title to the farm in the north.
律師確認 Kabir 擁有北方那塊農場的所有權。
hold the title to [property]
Before buying the apartment, Esme asked to see the title deeds at the lawyer's office.
在購買公寓之前，Esme 要求在律師事務所查看產權契據。
title deeds
A dispute over the title of the building delayed the sale for several months.
關於該建築物所有權的糾紛使買賣延遲了數月。
The bank would not approve the loan until the title search was complete.
在產權調查完成之前，銀行不批准這筆貸款。
文法句型
title to + noun phrase
title of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in legal and real-estate contexts. 'Title' as ownership is uncountable ('they have title to the land'), while 'title deeds' or 'a title document' refers to the physical papers.
7. a name or heading given to a section, chapter, or part of a written document, su
章節標題
文件章節或法規的標題名稱
a name or heading given to a section, chapter, or part of a written document, such as a law or a book chapter.
The title of Chapter Three is "Criminal Procedure and Evidence."
第三章的標題是「刑事訴訟程序與證據」。
title of a chapter
Every section of the report needs a clear title at the top.
報告的每個部分在頂端都需要有一個清楚的標題。
The lawyer referred to Title IV of the Civil Code during the hearing.
律師在聽證會上引用了《民法典》第四編的條文。
Madison scanned the table of contents and read each chapter title before choosing one.
Madison 掃視了一下目錄，讀過每個章節標題後才選定一篇。
The legislative bill was organised under the title "Public Health and Safety Standards."
該法案以「公共衛生與安全標準」為標題進行編排。
文法句型
title of + noun phrase
用法筆記
In legal documents, 'Title' (capitalised) is a standard division level, larger than a section and smaller than a part. In general writing, 'title' overlaps with 'heading' for chapters and sections.
title — 動詞
- titlepresent simple I / you / we / they
- titles3rd person singular
- titling-ing form
- titledpast simple
1. to give a name to a creative work such as a book, film, song, or painting.
命名；定名
為書籍、電影等作品取名
to give a name to a creative work such as a book, film, song, or painting.
The director titled her film "The Last Light" after a poem she loved.
導演將她的電影命名為《最後的光》，取自她最喜歡的一首詩。
title + [work] + [name]
The photographer titled the series of portraits "Faces of the Market."
攝影師將這系列人像作品命名為「市場眾生相」。
Yuna titled her first album after the street where she grew up.
Yuna 以她成長的那條街為她的第一張專輯命名。
The play was titled "The Garden Party" and it opened to a full house.
這部戲劇名為《花園派對》，開演時座無虛席。
Asher carefully titled each chapter of his travel book with a place name.
Asher 細心地用地名為他旅遊書的每個章節命名。
文法句型
title + noun + noun phrase
be titled + noun phrase
用法筆記
Almost always used with a following name in quotation marks or as a complement. The passive form ('the book is titled...') is very common.
常見錯誤
2. to describe or address someone or something using a particular name, word, or ra
稱呼；封為
以特定名稱或頭銜稱呼
to describe or address someone or something using a particular name, word, or rank.
The committee titled her the new director of research at the university.
委員會任命她為大學的新研究主任。
title + [person] + [rank]
Newspapers titled the young musician "the voice of a generation."
報紙將那位年輕音樂家稱為「一代人的聲音」。
The village elders titled him the keeper of traditional stories.
村裡的長老稱他為傳統故事的守護者。
Historians titled the period "the Age of Discovery" in their textbooks.
歷史學家在教科書中將該時期稱為「大發現時代」。
文法句型
title + object + complement
be titled + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense is less common than verb sense 1 and has a formal or literary tone. It is often used with a rank or descriptive phrase as the object complement.
title — 形容詞
- titlepositive
- titlercomparative
- titlestsuperlative
1. describing a creative work that carries the identical name as the larger collect
同名的
與所屬作品名稱相同的
describing a creative work that carries the identical name as the larger collection it belongs to — for example, a song whose name matches the album it appears on.
The title track of the album became a number-one hit within weeks.
這張專輯的同名歌曲在幾週內就成為了排行榜冠軍。
title track (song with same name as album)
Kabir kept humming the title song from the musical all evening.
Kabir 整晚都在哼唱那部音樂劇的同名歌曲。
title song
The title character in the film is a young girl who can speak to animals.
電影中的同名主角是一個能與動物對話的小女孩。
Critics praised the title role performance as the best of the season.
評論家盛讚那部同名角色的演出是本季最佳表現。
The band released a single called "Moonstone" and the title cut on the same day.
樂團在同一天發行了單曲《月亮石》以及同名曲目。
- eponymous
much more formal and less common; 'the eponymous song' means the same as 'the title track'.
文法句型
title + noun
用法筆記
Only used before a noun — never after a linking verb. Common phrases: 'title track' (music), 'title role' (theatre/film), 'title character' (literature/film).
常見錯誤
2. relating to a competition or the position of being the champion.
冠軍的
與冠軍頭銜有關的
relating to a competition or the position of being the champion.
The boxer prepared for months before the title bout at the arena.
那位拳擊手在體育館的冠軍賽前準備了數月之久。
title bout
Injuries forced the defending champion to withdraw from the title game.
傷勢迫使衛冕冠軍退出了冠軍賽。
title game
Defne watched every minute of the title decider on television.
Defne 在電視上觀看了冠軍爭奪戰的每一分鐘。
The newspaper ran a special section covering the title race in Formula One.
報紙用了一個特別專題來報導一級方程式賽車的冠軍爭奪戰。
Tariro celebrated her title victory with friends at the local cafe.
Tariro 和朋友们在當地咖啡館慶祝她的冠軍勝利。
- championship
can also be used attributively ('championship match') with the same meaning.
文法句型
title + noun
用法筆記
Always used before the noun it modifies. Common in sports journalism: 'title fight', 'title match', 'title defence', 'title challenger'.
3. relating to the opening or closing credits of a film or television programme.
片頭片尾的
與電影或電視節目的片頭片尾名單有關的
relating to the opening or closing credits of a film or television programme.
The title music for the series was composed by a famous pianist.
該影集的片頭音樂是由一位著名鋼琴家創作的。
title music
Sophisticated animation played during the title sequence of the sci-fi film.
那部科幻電影的片頭名單中穿插了精緻的動畫。
title sequence
The title card appeared on screen just before the first scene began.
在第一個場景開始之前，螢幕上出現了片名字卡。
Viewers recognised the show instantly from its title theme.
觀眾一聽到片頭主題曲就認出了那個節目。
- opening
shorter and less specific; 'the opening' can refer to the entire beginning of a film.
文法句型
title + noun
用法筆記
Always placed before a noun. 'Title sequence' refers to the visual segment at the start of a film showing credits; 'title music' is the music that plays during that segment.