1. to perform a short test to try to get a role in a play, film, show, etc.
試鏡，參加試演（以爭取角色）
She auditioned for the lead role in the musical.
她為音樂劇的主角角色試鏡。
Hundreds of actors auditioned, but only a few were selected.
數百名演員參加了試鏡，但只有少數人被選中。
Audition Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
audition
verb
快速理解
What does "Audition" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Audition"?
指為獲得角色或機會而進行的試演或試鏡。
- 1
試鏡（演員）
EN: to perform a short test to get a role in a play, film, etc.
翻譯: 為獲得戲劇、電影等中的角色而進行的簡短表演測試。
- 2
試音（音樂家）
EN: to play or sing a short piece to join a band, orchestra, or show.
翻譯: 為加入樂隊、管弦樂團或節目而進行一小段演奏或演唱。
- 3
評審（評委）
EN: to judge or evaluate someone's performance in a trial.
翻譯: 評判或評估某人在試演中的表現。
小提醒：注意：'audition' 作動詞時，主語可以是試演者（'She auditioned for the role.'），也可以是評審方（'The director auditioned fifty actors.'）。中文翻譯需根據上下文判斷是『參加試鏡』還是『進行面試/評審』。
發音（How to Pronounce "Audition" in English）
How to pronounce "Audition" in English?"Audition" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Audition" from YouTube Videos
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“Their groundbreaking technology records the EEG, or the electrical activity of the brain, in real time, allowing us to watch the brain as it performs various functions and then detect even the slightest abnormality in any of these functions: vision, attention, language, audition.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Audition"?How does "Audition" change by context?
2. to listen to or watch someone perform in order to judge their suitability for a role or position.
對（某人）進行試聽或試鏡評審
The director is auditioning new dancers this afternoon.
導演今天下午要對新舞者進行試鏡評審。
We auditioned over fifty singers before finding the right one.
我們試聽了超過五十位歌手，才找到合適的人選。
3. to evaluate or test something (like an idea or product) informally.
（對想法、產品等）進行非正式的測試或評估
Let's audition this new marketing strategy with a small focus group first.
我們先找一個小型焦點團體來測試一下這個新的行銷策略。
He auditioned several software options before making a final decision.
他在做最終決定前，非正式地測試了幾種軟體選項。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Audition"?How to make natural sentences with "Audition"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| audition for + (role/part/show) | 為（某角色／節目）試鏡 | She will audition for the lead role in the play. (她將為這齣戲的主角試鏡。) |
| audition + (someone) | 對（某人）進行試鏡 | The director is auditioning new actors this week. (導演本週正在對新演員進行試鏡。) |
| audition + as + (role/character) | 試鏡擔任（某角色） | He auditioned as the villain but got the hero's part. (他試鏡的是反派角色，但卻得到了英雄的角色。) |
| be auditioned | 被試鏡；接受試鏡 | Hundreds of dancers were auditioned for the musical. (數百名舞者為這部音樂劇接受了試鏡。) |
用法說明
How is "Audition" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Audition"?
audition for vs audition to do
- audition for + (角色/節目/職位)：表示為了爭取某個特定的角色、節目中的位置或工作機會而試鏡。焦點在於「目標事物」。
- audition to + (動詞原形)：表示為了達成某個動作或目的而試鏡，例如「為了成為...而試鏡」或「為了獲准做...而試鏡」。焦點在於「目的或結果」。
- 在美式英語中，兩者常可互換，但 audition for 在提及具體角色或節目時更為常見且精確。
- audition to be... 是一個常見的固定用法，強調為了「成為」某種身分（如演員、舞者）而試鏡。 EN: She will audition for the lead role in the musical. 翻譯: 她將為音樂劇的主角角色試鏡。
EN:She will audition to be the lead singer in the band.
翻譯:她將試鏡以成為樂團的主唱。
EN:Hundreds of dancers auditioned for the national tour.
翻譯:數百名舞者為全國巡演試鏡。
EN:He auditioned to join the prestigious theater company.
翻譯:他試鏡以求加入那間著名的劇團。
總結建議
在提及具體角色、節目或職位時，使用 audition for；在強調試鏡的目的或想達成的身分時，則使用 audition to do/be。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Audition" and similar words?How to choose "Audition" vs alternatives?
audition vs tryout
「audition」專指為表演藝術角色或職位進行的試演、試鏡；「tryout」則泛指任何領域的嘗試、測試或選拔。
audition vs interview
「audition」是透過表演技能來展示能力；「interview」則是透過問答對話來評估資格。
audition vs rehearse
「audition」是為了爭取角色或職位而進行的評選性表演；「rehearse」是為正式演出進行的排練練習。
口語用法
How is "Audition" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Audition"?
引述
在轉述他人或自己的試鏡邀請或決定時使用。 EN: She was like, "I have an audition tomorrow, wish me luck!" 翻譯: 她說：「我明天有個試鏡，祝我好運！」
EN:He just texted me, "Can you audition for this role?"
翻譯:他傳訊息給我說：「你能來試鏡這個角色嗎？」
語氣強調
用於強調試鏡的動作或意圖，常與助動詞或副詞連用。 EN: I really need to audition for that play—it's my dream part. 翻譯: 我真的必須去試鏡那齣戲——那是我夢寐以求的角色。
EN:You should totally audition; you have nothing to lose.
翻譯:你絕對應該去試鏡；你沒什麼好損失的。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，用來填充停頓，引出關於試鏡的話題。 EN: So, I was thinking... to audition... maybe next month. 翻譯: 所以，我在想…去試鏡…或許下個月吧。
EN:The thing is... auditioning... it makes me so nervous.
翻譯:問題是…試鏡…這讓我非常緊張。
正式寫作注意：在正式書寫（如履歷、報告、學術文章）中，應避免使用上述口語結構。請使用完整、標準的句子結構，例如："The candidate will be required to audition for the position."（應徵者將需要為該職位進行試鏡。）
常見短語
What common collocations use "Audition"?What fixed phrases with "Audition" should I remember?
audition for
audition for [role/part/show]
為某個角色、職位或節目試鏡
audition someone
audition [person/group]
對某人進行試鏡（評審方）
go to an audition
go to an audition
去參加試鏡
make/send an audition tape
make/send an audition tape
製作/寄送試鏡錄影帶
prepare an audition piece
prepare an audition piece/monologue/song
準備一段試鏡表演（如獨白、歌曲）
hold/have an open audition
hold/have an open audition
舉行公開試鏡
get a callback (audition)
get a callback (audition)
獲得複試/回召試鏡的機會
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Audition"?Which "Audition" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I auditioned a role in the play.
✓I auditioned for a role in the play.
「audition」作為動詞時，後面通常接介系詞「for」來表示試鏡的目的或目標職位。
×The director auditioned me a song.
✓The director auditioned me for a song. / The director had me audition a song.
「audition」作為及物動詞時，其受詞通常是「人」（試鏡某人）或「表演片段」（試演某段表演），結構為「audition someone」或「audition something」。若要表達「為某個特定事物試鏡」，仍需使用「for」。
×I am auditioning to the music school.
✓I am auditioning for the music school.
表示為進入某個機構或團體而試鏡，介系詞同樣使用「for」，而非「to」。
×I did an audition last week.
✓I had an audition last week. / I went to an audition last week.
雖然「do an audition」文法上並非完全錯誤，但在自然英語中，描述「參加試鏡」更常使用「have an audition」、「go to an audition」或直接用動詞「audition」。
×She auditioned the piano.
✓She auditioned on the piano. / She played the piano for the audition.
「audition」的受詞不能是樂器本身。若要表達「用某種樂器試鏡」，應使用介系詞「on」或換個說法。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Audition"?What are tense/participle forms of "Audition"?
auditions(3rd_singular)auditioning(present_participle)auditioned(past)auditioned(past_participle)