1. to record events in the order they happened
按時間順序記錄事件
The historian chronicled the rise and fall of the empire.
這位歷史學家按時間順序記錄了帝國的興衰。
Her diary chronicles her journey across Asia.
她的日記詳細記錄了她穿越亞洲的旅程。
Chronicle Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
chronicle
verb
快速理解
What does "Chronicle" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Chronicle"?
「chronicle」作為動詞，意指按時間順序詳細記錄事件或歷史。
- 1
記錄歷史
EN: to record events in the order they happened
翻譯: 按事件發生的時間順序進行記錄。
- 2
詳細記述
EN: to give a detailed factual account of something
翻譯: 提供關於某事的詳細、基於事實的記述。
- 3
編年記載
EN: to compile a chronological record of events
翻譯: 編纂事件的編年記錄，常指歷史、發展或個人經歷。
小提醒：「chronicle」強調的是按時間順序的「記錄」行為本身，而非對事件的「評論」或「分析」。它是一個較正式、書面化的用詞。
發音（How to Pronounce "Chronicle" in English）
How to pronounce "Chronicle" in English?"Chronicle" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Chronicle" from YouTube Videos
Chris Abani on the stories of Africa
TED
“My search is always to find ways to chronicle, to share and to document stories about people, just everyday people, Stories that offer transformation, that lean into transcendence but that are never sentimental, that never look away from the darkest things about us, Because I really believe that we're never more beautiful than when we're most ugly, Because that's really the moment we really know what we're made of.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Chronicle"?How does "Chronicle" change by context?
2. to describe or tell a story of events over a period
描述或講述一段時期內發生的事件
The novel chronicles the lives of three generations of a family.
這本小說講述了一個家族三代人的生活故事。
The documentary chronicles the artist's creative process.
這部紀錄片描述了這位藝術家的創作過程。
3. to make a continuous record of something
持續記錄某事
Scientists are chronicling the effects of climate change on the glacier.
科學家們正在持續記錄氣候變化對冰川的影響。
The blog chronicles his daily experiences as a volunteer.
這個部落格持續記錄了他作為志願者的日常經歷。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Chronicle"?How to make natural sentences with "Chronicle"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| chronicle + noun | 記錄（某事件或時期） | The book chronicles the rise and fall of the empire. (這本書記錄了帝國的興衰。) |
| chronicle + that-clause | 記載… | The diary chronicles that the winter was exceptionally harsh. (日記記載那個冬天異常嚴酷。) |
| chronicle + wh-clause | 詳細記述… | The documentary chronicles how the community rebuilt after the disaster. (這部紀錄片詳細記述了社區在災後如何重建。) |
| be chronicled + in + noun | 被記載於…之中 | Their journey was chronicled in a series of articles. (他們的旅程被記載在一系列的文章中。) |
用法說明
How is "Chronicle" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Chronicle"?
chronicle doing vs chronicle to do
- chronicle doing 通常用於描述「記錄一個持續的過程或一系列事件」，強調記錄的內容是正在發生或反覆發生的活動。
- chronicle to do 則較為少見，但在特定語境下，可能用於表示「為了（某個目的）而記錄」或出現在不定詞結構中（如
attempt to chronicle）。 - 最常見且自然的用法是 chronicle + 名詞（如
chronicle the events）或 chronicle + how/why 子句。 EN: The documentary chronicles rebuilding the community after the disaster. 翻譯: 這部紀錄片記載了災後社區重建的過程。
EN:Her letters attempt to chronicle to understand the cultural changes.
翻譯:她的書信試圖記錄下來，以理解文化的變遷。
總結建議
建議優先使用「chronicle + 名詞」或「chronicle + 子句」的結構，並避免使用「chronicle to do」這種不常見的組合。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Chronicle" and similar words?How to choose "Chronicle" vs alternatives?
chronicle vs record
「chronicle」強調按時間順序、詳細且連貫地記載事件，常帶有敘事性；「record」則泛指任何形式的記錄，範圍更廣，可能只是簡單記下事實或數據。
chronicle vs describe
「chronicle」專注於按時間順序記載事件過程；「describe」則著重於描繪人、事、物的外觀、特質或細節，不強調時間序列。
chronicle vs narrate
「chronicle」側重客觀、按時間順序的記載；「narrate」則強調以口述或書寫方式講述故事，通常更具主觀性和情感色彩。
口語用法
How is "Chronicle" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Chronicle"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述他人的敘述，特別是關於個人經歷或事件過程。 EN: She started to chronicle everything that happened during the trip, and honestly, it sounded exhausting. 翻譯: 她開始鉅細靡遺地講述旅途中發生的一切，說實話，聽起來就讓人筋疲力盡。
EN:If you chronicle your day like that to your boss, he'll think you're complaining.
翻譯:如果你那樣向老闆細數你的一天，他會覺得你是在抱怨。
語氣強調
用於強調事件的持續性、冗長性或繁瑣性，常帶有一絲無奈或誇張的語氣。 EN: Do we really have to chronicle every single meeting in this much detail? 翻譯: 我們真的有必要把每一次會議都記錄得這麼詳細嗎？
EN:He can chronicle his gaming achievements for hours if you let him.
翻譯:如果你讓他講，他能花好幾個小時細數他的遊戲成就。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞彙時，作為短暫的停頓填充詞，引出後續的詳細說明。 EN: So, to chronicle the events... first, the power went out, then the alarm went off. 翻譯: 那麼，來講一下事情的經過... 首先停電了，然後警報就響了。
EN:Well, let me chronicle this for you – it was a series of unfortunate decisions.
翻譯:嗯，讓我來跟你細說從頭——這是一連串不幸的決定。
請注意：在正式寫作（如報告、學術論文）中，應避免上述口語用法，特別是「停頓填充」的用法。正式文體應直接、簡潔地使用 "chronicle" 來表示「按時間順序記錄」，而不帶有口語的語氣色彩。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Chronicle"?What fixed phrases with "Chronicle" should I remember?
chronicle the history
chronicle + [noun phrase]
記錄...的歷史
chronicle in detail
chronicle + in detail
詳細記錄
chronicle the events
chronicle + [noun phrase]
記錄事件
chronicle the rise and fall
chronicle + the rise and fall (of)
記錄...的興衰
chronicle the life
chronicle + the life (of)
記錄...的生平
chronicle the changes
chronicle + [noun phrase]
記錄變遷
chronicle the struggle
chronicle + [noun phrase]
記錄奮鬥/抗爭過程
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Chronicle"?Which "Chronicle" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I will chronicle the event in my diary.
✓I chronicled the event in my diary.
「chronicle」通常用於描述記錄過去已發生的事件，而非未來的事件。在表示未來意圖時，應使用其他動詞如「record」或「document」。
×He made a chronicle of his journey.
✓He kept a chronicle of his journey.
與「chronicle」搭配的常見動詞是「keep」或「write」，而非「make」。使用「make」聽起來不自然。
×This documentary chronicles about the climate crisis.
✓This documentary chronicles the climate crisis.
「chronicle」是及物動詞，後面直接接受詞，不需要介系詞「about」。加入「about」是多餘且錯誤的。
×She chronicled down everything she saw.
✓She chronicled everything she saw.
「chronicle」本身已包含「記錄下來」的意思，加上「down」是多餘的，不符合標準用法。
×I like to chronicle my daily life.
✓I like to keep a diary/journal of my daily life.
「chronicle」語氣較正式，通常用於歷史、重要事件或長期的過程。對於日常生活的個人記錄，使用「keep a diary」或「keep a journal」更為自然。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Chronicle"?What are tense/participle forms of "Chronicle"?
chronicles(3rd_singular)chronicling(present_participle)chronicled(past)chronicled(past_participle)