transmission
/trænzˈmɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /trænzˈmɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /tran(t)s-ˈmi-shən tranz-/ (ame, mw)
transmission — 名詞
- transmissionsingular
- transmissionsplural
1. the sending of electronic signals, radio waves, or digital content through the a
播送；傳送
透過無線電、電視或網路發送的過程或內容
the sending of electronic signals, radio waves, or digital content through the air, cables, or online networks, or the programme or message that is sent in this way
The radio station's digital transmission reached listeners across three countries.
該廣播電臺的數位播送訊號覆蓋了三個國家的聽眾。
noun phrase: digital transmission as subject
Sirin recorded the live transmission of the concert on her tablet.
Sirin 用平板電腦錄下了那場演唱會的現場實況傳送。
Engineers upgraded the satellite transmission system to improve sound quality.
工程師升級了衛星傳送系統，以改善音質。
Poor weather conditions interrupted the television transmission across the mountainous region.
惡劣的天氣中斷了該山區的電視播送訊號。
Reporter Hoa filed her story from Jakarta via satellite transmission.
記者 Hoa 從雅加達透過衛星傳送發回了她的報導。
- broadcast
implies public distribution to a wide audience; transmission can be point-to-point
- signal
focuses on the electronic waves themselves rather than the full message
- feed
describes a continuous, often live, video or audio stream (especially in news)
- relay
implies passing through intermediate stations or equipment
- reception
the receiving side of the communication process
文法句型
transmission + of + [content]
用法筆記
Commonly modified by technology-related adjectives (digital, satellite, radio, live, encrypted). The preposition 'of' introduces the type of content being sent; 'by' or 'via' introduces the medium or method.
常見錯誤
2. the movement of something intangible — such as a disease, an idea, or informatio
傳播；傳遞
將疾病、資訊等從一方傳至另一方
the movement of something intangible — such as a disease, an idea, or information — from one person, group, or generation to another
Doctors warned about the rapid transmission of the virus through crowded indoor spaces.
醫生警告說，病毒在擁擠的室內空間中傳播速度很快。
collocation: transmission of [disease]
Closing schools helped reduce the transmission of the infection among children.
關閉學校有助於降低兒童之間的感染傳播。
collocation: reduce transmission
The professor's research focuses on the transmission of cultural traditions between generations.
那位教授的研究重點在於文化傳統如何代代相傳。
Mosquitoes are responsible for the transmission of several serious diseases across tropical regions.
蚊蟲在多個熱帶地區負責傳播數種嚴重的疾病。
Water-borne transmission of bacteria remains a major public health concern in rural areas.
細菌經由水源傳播仍是鄉村地區重大的公共衛生問題。
- spread
more general, less formal; often suggests uncontrolled movement
- transfer
implies deliberate movement from one holder or location to another
- dissemination
formal; typically used for information, ideas, or knowledge
- communication
specifically about information exchange between people
- containment
the act of stopping something from spreading further
文法句型
transmission + of + [disease/information/idea]
用法筆記
The preposition 'of' marks what is being passed; 'from' and 'to' mark the source and destination. Most frequent in medical contexts (disease transmission), but also common in cultural and information studies.
常見錯誤
3. the set of mechanical parts in a car or other vehicle that moves the engine's po
變速箱
車輛中將引擎動力傳至車輪的機械系統
the set of mechanical parts in a car or other vehicle that moves the engine's power to the wheels so the vehicle can move
The mechanic inspected the car's automatic transmission for any signs of wear.
技師檢查了汽車的自動變速箱，查看是否有磨損跡象。
collocation: automatic transmission
Rohan's truck needed a new transmission after the long cross-country trip.
Rohan 的卡車在長途橫跨美國的旅行後需要更換新的變速箱。
A faulty transmission caused the vehicle to make a strange grinding noise on the highway.
故障的變速箱導致車輛在高速公路上發出刺耳的摩擦聲。
Hybrid cars use a different type of transmission than traditional petrol-powered vehicles.
混合動力車使用的變速箱類型與傳統汽油車不同。
The transmission in our family van started slipping while climbing the steep mountain road.
我們家休旅車的變速箱在爬陡峭山路時開始打滑。
- gearbox
refers more narrowly to the gear assembly; common in British English for manual types
- drivetrain
the broader system including the transmission, driveshaft, differential, and axles
- powertrain
includes the engine as well as the transmission and drivetrain
文法句型
[adjective] + transmission
用法筆記
In everyday British English, 'gearbox' is more common for manual transmissions; 'transmission' is standard in American English for all types. Frequently modified by 'automatic', 'manual', or 'CVT' (continuously variable transmission).