annotation 指為文本、圖像或數據添加的解釋性或說明性文字或標記。
文本註解
EN: A note added to a text to explain or comment on it.
翻譯: 為解釋或評論文本而添加的註記。
圖像標註
EN: A label or comment added to a diagram or image.
翻譯: 為圖表或圖像添加的標籤或說明。
數據註釋
EN: The process of adding metadata or explanatory information to data.
翻譯: 為數據添加元數據或解釋性資訊的過程。
文學評註
EN: Critical or explanatory notes added to a literary work.
翻譯: 為文學作品添加的批判性或解釋性評註。
小提醒：注意 annotation 與相近詞的區別：它通常指附加的、輔助性的說明文字（如書邊註解、圖片標籤），而非文本內的主要內容或完整的評論文章。
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“If he turns to a particular page he finds an annotation by maybe an expert or a friend of ours that gives him a little bit of additional information about whatever is on that particular page.”
1. a note or comment added to a text or diagram to explain or comment on it
為解釋或評論文本或圖表而添加的註解或評論
The professor's annotations in the margins of the manuscript were incredibly helpful.
教授在手稿頁邊空白處的註解非常有幫助。
The software allows you to add annotations directly onto the PDF file.
這款軟體允許你直接在PDF檔案上添加註解。
2. the process of adding explanatory notes to a text or data set
為文本或資料集添加解釋性註解的過程
The annotation of the genome data took the research team several months.
對基因組資料進行註解花了研究團隊數個月的時間。
Data annotation is a crucial step in training machine learning models.
資料標註是訓練機器學習模型的關鍵步驟。
3. a critical or explanatory note added to a literary or legal document
添加在文學或法律文件上的批判性或解釋性註記
The legal document included annotations that clarified the intent of each clause.
這份法律文件包含了闡明每個條款意圖的註記。
This edition of Shakespeare's plays is famous for its scholarly annotations.
這版莎士比亞的劇本以其學術性的註釋而聞名。
4. a piece of metadata attached to a digital object, such as an image or video
附加在數位物件（如影像或影片）上的一段元資料
The image's annotations contained information about the photographer and location.
這張圖片的註記包含了攝影師和地點的資訊。
Video annotation tools help in identifying and labeling objects frame by frame.
影片標註工具有助於逐幀識別和標記物體。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| annotation + of + noun | 對…的註解 | The book includes a detailed **annotation of** the ancient poem. (這本書包含了對這首古詩的詳細註解。) |
| add/attach + annotation + to + noun | 為…添加註解 | Please **add an annotation to** this paragraph. (請為這段文字添加一個註解。) |
| provide + annotation + for + noun | 為…提供註解 | The software can **provide annotations for** the video timeline. (該軟體可以為影片時間軸提供註解。) |
| with/without + annotation | 帶有/不帶註解 | The manuscript was published **with annotations**. (這份手稿是附帶註解出版的。) |
| a + adjective + annotation | 一個…的註解 | He left **a helpful annotation** in the margin. (他在頁邊空白處留下了一個很有幫助的註解。) |
對比例句： EN: The professor's annotations in the margins helped clarify the complex poem. 翻譯: 教授在頁邊的註解有助於闡明這首複雜的詩。
EN:She left a note on the fridge reminding me to buy milk.
翻譯:她在冰箱上留了張便條，提醒我買牛奶。
EN:The software allows users to add annotations directly onto the PDF.
翻譯:這款軟體允許使用者直接在PDF檔案上添加註釋。
EN:I took detailed notes during the lecture.
翻譯:我在講座期間做了詳細的筆記。
在學術、技術或文件標記的語境下解釋文本時，使用 annotation；在泛指任何記錄、備忘或簡短訊息時，使用 note。
annotation vs note
「annotation」通常指附加在文本、圖像或數據上的解釋性或評論性標記，具有特定格式或系統性；「note」則泛指任何簡短的記錄或備忘，範圍更廣，形式更自由。
annotation vs commentary
「annotation」通常是簡短、針對特定點（如單字、句子、數據點）的解釋或標記；「commentary」則是對一個完整作品、事件或主題進行連貫、詳細的論述或分析。
annotation vs footnote
「footnote」是「annotation」的一種具體形式，特指位於頁面底部的註釋。而「annotation」的涵蓋範圍更廣，包括旁註、標籤、圖說等各種形式的註解。
在對話中，當引述或提及他人對某事物的評論、標記或說明時，會使用這個詞。 EN: He added an annotation to the contract, pointing out a potential risk. 翻譯: 他在合約上加了一條註解，指出一個潛在風險。
EN:I saw your annotation on the shared document about the meeting time.
翻譯:我看到你在共享文件上關於會議時間的註解了。
用於強調某段文字或內容是額外補充的說明，而非原始主體的一部分。 EN: And just as an annotation, I think we should also consider the budget. 翻譯: 順便提一下，我認為我們也該考慮預算問題。
EN:This footnote is really more of a personal annotation than a formal correction.
翻譯:這個腳註與其說是正式修正，不如說是個人的備註。
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，作為短暫的停頓填充詞，引出一項補充說明。 EN: The process has three steps—annotation, review, and final approval. 翻譯: 流程有三個步驟——註解、審核，以及最終批准。
EN:We need to look at the data, the annotation provided, and then draw a conclusion.
翻譯:我們需要看數據、提供的註釋，然後得出結論。
正式寫作注意：在正式報告或學術論文中，應使用更精確的術語，如「footnote」（腳註）、「commentary」（評註）或「explanatory note」（解釋性說明），而非直接使用「annotation」一詞。
add an annotation
verb + annotation
添加註解
make an annotation
verb + annotation
做註解
text annotation
noun + annotation
文本註解
margin annotation
noun + annotation
頁邊註解
provide an annotation
verb + annotation
提供註解
detailed annotation
adjective + annotation
詳細的註解
genome annotation
noun + annotation
基因組註解
data annotation
noun + annotation
資料標註
×I made an annotation on the book.
✓I made an annotation in the book.
Annotations are typically made *in* a book, document, or text (within its content), not *on* it as if it were a surface. Use "in" for written notes within the material.
×Please add your annotation about this paragraph.
✓Please add your annotation to this paragraph.
Annotations are added *to* a specific part of a text (paragraph, line, image) to which they refer. "About" is too general and implies commentary separate from the text itself.
×This software is for annotation.
✓This software is for adding annotations. / This is annotation software.
"Annotation" as a non-count noun refers to the general activity or concept. When referring to the specific notes or the function of creating them, use the plural "annotations" or a compound noun like "annotation software/tool" for clarity.
×His annotation explained the difficult term.
✓His annotation explains the difficult term.
An annotation is a note that exists with the text. It typically uses the present tense to describe its enduring explanatory function, even if it was written in the past. Using the past tense ("explained") incorrectly suggests the explanation is no longer valid or present.
×I need to write an annotation for my research.
✓I need to write an annotated bibliography for my research.
In academic contexts, an "annotation" is usually part of an "annotated bibliography," where each citation is followed by a short descriptive and evaluative paragraph. Using "annotation" alone for this task is vague. Specify "annotated bibliography" or "bibliographic annotation."