Benchmark Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

benchmark

verb

快速理解

What does "Benchmark" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Benchmark"?

benchmark 作為動詞,主要指設定標準或與標準進行比較。

  1. 1

    設定標準

    EN: to set a standard for comparison

    翻譯: 設定一個用於比較的標準或基準。

  2. 2

    衡量表現

    EN: to measure performance against a standard

    翻譯: 根據某個標準來衡量表現或效能。

  3. 3

    評估比較

    EN: to evaluate by comparison with a reference point

    翻譯: 透過與一個參考點進行比較來評估。

小提醒:benchmark 作動詞時,其受詞通常是表現、效能或產品,而不是人。例如 "benchmark the performance",而不是 "benchmark the employee"。

發音(How to Pronounce "Benchmark" in English

How to pronounce "Benchmark" in English?"Benchmark" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Benchmark" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Benchmark"?How does "Benchmark" change by context?

1. to measure or compare something against a standard

以某個標準來衡量或比較

We benchmark our software's performance against the leading competitors every quarter.

我們每季度都會以領先競爭對手的表現為基準,來衡量我們軟體的效能。

The study benchmarks the country's education system against international standards.

這項研究以國際標準為基準,來衡量該國的教育體系。

2. to set a standard or point of reference for comparison

設定一個用於比較的標準或參考點

The new processor's speed benchmarks the performance level for the entire industry.

這款新處理器的速度為整個產業設定了效能基準。

Their innovative approach has benchmarked a new way of conducting market research.

他們創新的方法為市場研究設定了一個新的基準。

3. to test the performance of a computer system or component

測試電腦系統或元件的效能

Before buying the new graphics card, I benchmarked it with several popular games.

在購買新顯示卡之前,我用幾款熱門遊戲對它進行了效能測試。

IT departments regularly benchmark their servers to ensure optimal performance.

資訊技術部門會定期對他們的伺服器進行效能測試,以確保最佳表現。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Benchmark"?How to make natural sentences with "Benchmark"?
PatternMeaningExample
benchmark + something (against something)將某物與某物進行比較(以評估其表現)We need to benchmark our new software against the industry leader. (我們需要將我們的新軟體與業界領先者進行比較。)
benchmark + something (at + level/rate)將某物設定在特定水準或比率The central bank benchmarked interest rates at 2.5%. (中央銀行將基準利率設定在 2.5%。)
be benchmarked to + standard/reference根據某標準或參考進行校準/設定The new processor's performance is benchmarked to the previous generation. (新處理器的性能是根據上一代產品進行校準的。)
benchmark + performance/results對表現或結果進行基準測試The team will benchmark the results before and after the optimization. (團隊將對優化前後的結果進行基準測試。)

用法說明

How is "Benchmark" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Benchmark"?

benchmark against vs benchmark to

  • benchmark against 用於表示將某物與一個或多個已建立的標準或競爭對手進行比較,以衡量其性能或品質。介系詞 against 強調了對比和競爭的關係。
  • benchmark to 則較為少見,有時在非正式語境中出現,但標準用法中,benchmark 作為動詞時,通常與 against 連用。在正式或技術性寫作中,建議使用 benchmark against
  • benchmark 作為名詞時,搭配的動詞可以是 setestablishuse something as a benchmark。 EN: We need to benchmark our new processor against the industry leader's latest model. 翻譯: 我們需要將我們的新處理器與業界龍頭的最新型號進行基準測試。

EN:The team set a new benchmark for energy efficiency last year.

翻譯:該團隊去年為能源效率設定了新的基準。

總結建議

在表達「與...比較以衡量水準」時,建議使用動詞片語「benchmark against」,這是最標準且清晰的用法。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Benchmark" and similar words?How to choose "Benchmark" vs alternatives?

benchmark vs measure

「benchmark」強調與一個標準或參照點進行比較以評估表現;「measure」則泛指任何形式的測量或評估,不一定涉及比較。

benchmark vs evaluate

「benchmark」專指與一個具體、公認的標準進行對比;「evaluate」是更廣泛的評估,可能基於多種標準或主觀判斷。

benchmark vs compare

「benchmark」是「compare」的一種特定形式,專指與一個作為標準的參照點進行比較。

口語用法

How is "Benchmark" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Benchmark"?

引述

在口語中,常用來引述或提及一個被廣泛認可的標準或比較點。 EN: So we're using last year's sales figures as a benchmark. 翻譯: 所以我們把去年的銷售數字當作一個基準。

EN:Everyone in the industry benchmarks against their performance.

翻譯:業內每個人都以他們的表現為標竿來衡量。

語氣強調

用於強調某事物是衡量其他事物的黃金標準或終極目標。 EN: This new model really benchmarks what's possible in smartphone photography. 翻譯: 這款新機型真正定義了智慧型手機攝影的標竿。

EN:Don't just aim to meet the target; you should benchmark excellence.

翻譯:不要只滿足於達到目標,你應該以卓越為標竿。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語言時,作為一個較正式的填充詞,引出接下來的比較或評估。 EN: The process, to benchmark it against industry standards, is quite rigorous. 翻譯: 這個流程,若以業界標準為基準來衡量,是相當嚴格的。

EN:We need to—how should I put it—benchmark our progress more objectively.

翻譯:我們需要——該怎麼說呢——更客觀地衡量我們的進度。

正式書寫注意:在正式報告或學術寫作中,「benchmark」作為動詞使用時,通常會搭配更具體的受詞或說明(例如:benchmark against...、benchmark the performance of...),以避免語意模糊。口語中較隨意的用法(如僅說「We need to benchmark.」)在正式寫作中應避免。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Benchmark"?What fixed phrases with "Benchmark" should I remember?

benchmark against

benchmark [sth] against [sth]

將某物與某物進行比較或對照,以評估其表現或水準

benchmark performance

benchmark [sth]'s performance

評估某物的表現水準,通常與一個標準或競爭對手比較

benchmark to

benchmark [sth] to [sth]

將某物設定或調整至參照某個基準

benchmark across

benchmark across [industry/region/etc.]

跨行業、區域等進行比較評估

benchmark regularly

benchmark [sth] regularly

定期進行對照評估

benchmark for

benchmark for [purpose/quality]

為特定目的或品質進行對照評估

benchmark competitors

benchmark against competitors

與競爭對手進行對照評估

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Benchmark"?Which "Benchmark" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×We need to benchmark our performance with the industry.

We need to benchmark our performance against the industry.

動詞 "benchmark" 通常與介系詞 "against" 連用,表示「以...為基準進行比較」。使用 "with" 在此語境中不正確。

×We benchmarked the results.

We benchmarked our system against the industry standard.

動詞 "benchmark" 通常需要明確指出比較的對象(against something)或基準(using something as a benchmark)。單獨使用 "benchmark the results" 語意不清。

×This data will be used for benchmark.

This data will be used as a benchmark. / This data will be used for benchmarking.

"benchmark" 作為名詞時是可數的,通常需要冠詞 "a" 或 "the",或使用複數形式。當想表達「用於基準測試」時,應使用動名詞 "benchmarking"。

×We need to benchmark to improve.

We need to benchmark our processes against best practices to identify areas for improvement.

動詞 "benchmark" 在商業或技術語境中是一個具體的行為,通常需要明確的受詞(benchmark what?)和比較基準(against what?)。單獨使用 "benchmark to improve" 過於模糊。

×Let's benchmark between option A and option B.

Let's benchmark option A against option B.

動詞 "benchmark" 的典型結構是 "benchmark X against Y",而不是 "benchmark between X and Y"。"Between" 常用於比較動詞如 "compare"。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Benchmark"?What are tense/participle forms of "Benchmark"?
benchmarks(3rd_singular)benchmarking(present_participle)benchmarked(past)benchmarked(past_participle)