校準是指調整或測量儀器以確保其準確度的過程。
儀器調整
EN: The process of adjusting an instrument to match a standard.
翻譯: 調整儀器以符合標準的過程。
精確測量
EN: The act of precisely measuring or marking a scale.
翻譯: 精確測量或標記刻度的行為。
系統設定
EN: The configuration of a system for optimal performance.
翻譯: 為達到最佳性能而對系統進行的配置。
評估標準
EN: The establishment of a baseline for comparison or assessment.
翻譯: 為比較或評估建立基準。
小提醒：注意 'calibration' 指的是確保準確度的『過程』或『結果』，而不僅是『調整』這個動作本身。
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Real-life Examples of "Calibration" from YouTube Videos
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“that I would like to somehow give people just a little bit better calibration on long-term thinking, Because I think most of the problems that our world is facing right now are the result of short-term thinking and the fact that it is so hard for us to think 50,, 100, or 1,000 years out.”
1. the process of checking or adjusting the accuracy of a measuring instrument
校準、校正（測量儀器的過程）
The calibration of the thermometer is essential for accurate temperature readings.
溫度計的校準對於獲得準確的讀數至關重要。
Regular calibration ensures that the laboratory scales remain precise.
定期校準能確保實驗室天秤保持精準。
2. the act of carefully planning or setting something for a specific purpose
（為特定目的進行的）仔細規劃或設定
The calibration of the marketing campaign targeted a younger demographic.
這次行銷活動的規劃針對的是更年輕的族群。
The team spent weeks on the calibration of the new software's parameters.
團隊花了數週時間來仔細設定新軟體的參數。
3. the process of determining the correct position or alignment of a device or system
（設備或系統的）定位、對準
The calibration of the satellite dish is necessary for a strong signal.
衛星天線的對準對於獲得強勁訊號是必要的。
Proper calibration of the camera lens is crucial for sharp photography.
相機鏡頭的正確定位對於拍攝清晰的照片至關重要。
4. a set of gradations or marks showing measurements on a measuring instrument
（測量儀器上的）刻度、標度
The calibration on the syringe was clear and easy to read.
注射器上的刻度清晰易讀。
He checked the calibration on the pressure gauge before starting the experiment.
在開始實驗前，他檢查了壓力錶上的標度。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| calibration of + noun | ...的校準 | The calibration of the instrument is critical for accurate results. (儀器的校準對於獲得準確結果至關重要。) |
| perform/do a calibration | 進行校準 | The technician will perform a calibration before the experiment. (技術人員將在實驗前進行一次校準。) |
| require calibration | 需要校準 | This device requires calibration every six months. (這台設備需要每六個月校準一次。) |
| go out of calibration | 失準 | The scale has gone out of calibration and needs to be adjusted. (這台秤已經失準，需要調整。) |
| in calibration | 處於校準狀態 | Ensure all measuring tools are in calibration. (確保所有測量工具都處於校準狀態。) |
| calibration against + noun | 對照...的校準 | The calibration against a known standard ensures reliability. (對照已知標準的校準確保了可靠性。) |
對比範例： EN: The calibration of the spectrometer ensures accurate wavelength readings. 翻譯: 光譜儀的校準確保了波長讀數的準確性。
EN:We performed a calibration for high-temperature measurements.
翻譯:我們進行了針對高溫測量的校準。
對比範例： EN: Regular calibration of the scale is mandatory. 翻譯: 天平的定期校準是強制性的。
EN:The instrument requires calibration to the national standard.
翻譯:這台儀器需要依據國家標準進行校準。
在技術文件中，根據你想強調的是「校準對象」、「校準目的」還是「校準依據」，來選擇使用 calibration of、calibration for 或 calibration to。
calibration vs adjustment
Calibration 是透過與標準比較來精確設定測量工具，而 adjustment 是更廣泛的調整或修正行為。
calibration vs standardization
Calibration 是針對單一設備的準確性設定，standardization 是建立一套廣泛適用的統一程序或規格。
calibration vs verification
Calibration 是量化並調整儀器誤差的過程，verification 則是確認儀器性能是否符合預定要求的檢查。
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人關於調整、設定或驗證的說明時，會使用這個詞。 EN: He was like, "The calibration needs to be done every six months for accuracy." 翻譯: 他就說：「為了準確性，校準需要每六個月做一次。」
EN:So I asked the technician, and his exact words were, "Without proper calibration, the readings are just guesses."
翻譯:所以我問了技術員，他的原話是：「沒有適當的校準，讀數就只是猜測。」
用於強調某個過程或結果的精密性、正式性或必要性，帶有「不是隨便弄弄」的語氣。 EN: This isn't just a quick fix; it requires a full system calibration. 翻譯: 這不只是快速修理，它需要完整的系統校準。
EN:You can't skip the calibration step. It's crucial.
翻譯:你不能跳過校準步驟。這至關重要。
在思考如何解釋一個複雜的設定或準備過程時，用作填充詞，顯示說話者正在使用專業或精確的術語。 EN: The process involves... calibration... of all the sensors before we can start. 翻譯: 這個過程涉及…校準…所有的感測器，然後我們才能開始。
EN:We need to—uh—run a calibration on the device first.
翻譯:我們需要—呃—先對設備進行一次校準。
正式寫作注意：在極正式的學術或技術報告中，應避免將「calibration」用於口語化的引述或填充停頓。應直接陳述校準的程序與結果，保持客觀與連貫。
calibration of
calibration of [instrument/device]
對[儀器/設備]的校準
calibration curve
calibration curve
校準曲線
calibration process
calibration process
校準流程
calibration certificate
calibration certificate
校準證書
calibration error
calibration error
校準誤差
calibration standard
calibration standard
校準標準
calibration check
calibration check
校準檢查
calibration required
calibration required
需要校準
×The calibration of the machine is very important for its accurate.
✓The calibration of the machine is very important for its accuracy.
The adjective 'accurate' cannot function as a noun here. The correct noun form 'accuracy' is required as the object of the preposition 'for'.
×We need to do a calibration to the instrument.
✓We need to perform/do a calibration on the instrument.
The preposition 'to' is incorrect when referring to the object being calibrated. The standard collocation uses 'on', 'of', or 'for' (e.g., calibration of/on the instrument, calibration for a specific purpose).
×The calibration process needs to be done careful.
✓The calibration process needs to be done carefully.
The adjective 'careful' is incorrectly used to modify the verb 'done'. An adverb ('carefully') is required to describe how the action is performed.
×After the calibration, the data became more calibration.
✓After the calibration, the data became more accurate / reliable.
'Calibration' is a noun referring to the process or act. It cannot be used as an adjective to describe the quality of the data. Use adjectives like 'accurate', 'precise', or 'reliable' instead.
×We must check the calibration regular.
✓We must check the calibration regularly.
The adjective 'regular' is incorrectly used to modify the verb 'check'. The adverb 'regularly' is needed to indicate frequency.
×This is a calibration report for the device.
✓This is a calibration certificate/report for the device.
While 'calibration report' is understandable, the more precise and common term in technical/industrial contexts is 'calibration certificate' (which is the official document). Using 'report' is not strictly wrong but is less idiomatic for the formal document.