troubleshooting

/ˈtrʌblʃuːtɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtrʌblʃuːtɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)

troubleshooting — 名詞

1. the work of finding out what is causing a problem with a machine, system, or pro

1.名詞B2
釋義

疑難排解

找出問題並解決的過程

the work of finding out what is causing a problem with a machine, system, or process, and deciding how to fix it

例句

Mert called IT support for troubleshooting when his laptop would not connect to the network.

Mert 在筆記型電腦無法連上網路時，打電話給 IT 支援部門尋求疑難排解協助。

for + noun phrase after 'troubleshooting' to state the problem

Adina spent the afternoon doing troubleshooting on the old printer, which kept jamming.

Adina 花了一整個下午為那臺老是卡紙的舊印表機進行疑難排解。

同義詞
  • diagnosis

    focuses on identifying the cause, less emphasis on deciding how to fix it

  • problem-solving

    broader term — covers any kind of challenge, not just malfunctions in machines or systems

  • fault-finding

    slightly informal and can carry a critical tone when used of people, not just equipment

  • debugging

    specific to computer software and programming errors; not used for mechanical or business problems

文法句型

troubleshooting + noun (e.g. troubleshooting guide, troubleshooting steps)

do / carry out / perform + troubleshooting

troubleshooting of + [problem area]

用法筆記

Uncountable — use 'some troubleshooting', 'a lot of troubleshooting', not 'a troubleshooting'. To refer to a single instance, describe the activity ('a troubleshooting session') rather than the word itself.

常見錯誤

❌Let us do a quick troubleshoot before we restart.
✅Let us do some quick troubleshooting before we restart.
💡'troubleshoot' is a verb; the noun form is 'troubleshooting'.
❌I learned many troubleshooting tips from the online troubleshoot.
✅I learned many troubleshooting tips from the online troubleshooting guide.
💡'troubleshoot' is not a noun; use 'troubleshooting guide' or 'troubleshooting tool'.