「compilation」主要指將多個項目收集、整理並匯集成一個整體的過程或結果。
彙編/彙集
EN: the act or process of gathering and arranging various materials into a single collection.
翻譯: 將各種材料收集並整理成單一集合的行為或過程。
彙編物/選集
EN: a book, list, report, etc., that is produced by collecting and arranging different items.
翻譯: 透過收集和整理不同項目而產生的書籍、清單、報告等。
（電腦）編譯
EN: the process of translating source code written in a programming language into machine code that a computer can execute.
翻譯: 將以程式語言撰寫的原始碼轉譯成電腦可執行的機器碼的過程。
小提醒：注意「compilation」在一般文件/資料的「彙編」與電腦科學的「編譯」是兩個不同但相關的常用意思，需根據上下文判斷。
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“I didn't make any royalties on this, but it got me through. Next is a compilation of a bunch of stuff.”
1. the action or process of collecting information from various sources and arranging it in a single work
將來自不同來源的資訊收集並編排成單一作品的過程或行為
The compilation of the annual report took several weeks.
這份年度報告的編纂花了數週時間。
Her job involves the compilation of market research data.
她的工作涉及市場調查數據的彙整。
2. a book, CD, list, etc. that has been made by collecting and arranging items from different sources
透過收集並編排來自不同來源的項目而製成的書籍、CD、清單等
The band released a compilation of their greatest hits.
這個樂團發行了一張他們最熱門歌曲的精選輯。
I bought a compilation of short stories by various authors.
我買了一本由不同作者撰寫的短篇小說合集。
The website offers a compilation of useful travel tips.
這個網站提供了一份實用旅行小貼士的彙編。
3. the process of translating computer code written in a high-level language into a form that a computer can execute
將以高階語言編寫的電腦程式碼轉換成電腦可執行形式的過程
The compilation of the program revealed several syntax errors.
程式的編譯過程揭示了幾個語法錯誤。
During compilation, the source code is converted into machine code.
在編譯過程中，原始碼被轉換成機器碼。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| compilation + of + noun | 一本/一份/一套...的彙編 | This book is a compilation of his best essays. (這本書是他最佳散文的彙編。) |
| a compilation + noun | 一份彙編作品 | The band released a compilation album last year. (該樂團去年發行了一張精選輯。) |
| be under compilation | 正在編纂中 | The annual report is still under compilation. (年度報告仍在編纂中。) |
| for compilation | 供彙編之用 | Data was collected from various sources for compilation. (從各種來源收集數據以供彙編。) |
EN:The report is a compilation from various government agencies.
翻譯:這份報告是從各個政府機構的資料彙編而成。
一般情況下，描述一個彙編成品時使用 "compilation of"；當需要特別強調或列舉多個來源時，則使用 "compilation from"。
compilation vs collection
「compilation」強調經過系統性整理、編輯或彙編的過程，通常有特定主題或目的；「collection」則泛指任何收集在一起的物品，不一定經過系統性處理。
compilation vs anthology
「compilation」適用範圍較廣，可指各種資料的彙編；「anthology」特指文學、音樂或藝術作品的選集，通常具有代表性或經典性。
compilation vs assembly
「compilation」主要指資訊、資料或作品的彙編；「assembly」則強調將零件或組件「組裝」成一個整體的過程或結果。
在口語中，常用來引述或總結他人說過的話或某個觀點。 EN: So, based on your compilation of feedback, we should change the design. 翻譯: 所以，根據你整理的意見彙編，我們應該修改設計。
EN:Her compilation of all the team's ideas was really helpful for the meeting.
翻譯:她對團隊所有點子的彙整對會議真的很有幫助。
用來強調某個集合是經過精心收集或整理而成的，並非隨意拼湊。 EN: This isn't just a random list; it's a careful compilation of the best recipes. 翻譯: 這不只是隨機清單；這是精選食譜的精心彙編。
EN:I spent months on this—it's a complete compilation of every relevant case study.
翻譯:我花了幾個月在這上面——這是每份相關案例研究的完整彙編。
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，偶爾用作填充詞，引導出後續要說明的清單或集合。 EN: We need a, uh, compilation of all the errors before we can proceed. 翻譯: 我們需要一份，呃，所有錯誤的彙編才能繼續。
EN:The report will include a... compilation of the data from the last quarter.
翻譯:報告將會包含一份…上一季數據的彙編。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "compilation" 用作口語中的停頓填充詞，以保持文體的嚴謹與流暢。
compilation of
compilation of [something]
某事物的彙編、合集
music compilation
[adjective] compilation
音樂合輯
compile a compilation
compile a compilation
編纂/彙編一個合集
greatest hits compilation
[noun phrase] compilation
精選輯
video compilation
[noun] compilation
影片合輯
annual compilation
[adjective] compilation
年度彙編
release a compilation
release a compilation
發行合輯
×The compilation of the data are complete.
✓The compilation of the data is complete.
"Compilation" is a singular noun, so it requires a singular verb (is), even when it refers to a collection of many items. The verb agrees with the subject "compilation," not the object of the preposition "data."
×I made a compilation for my favorite movies.
✓I made a compilation of my favorite movies.
The correct preposition to indicate the contents or source of a compilation is "of," not "for." "For" suggests purpose, while "of" shows what the compilation consists of.
×We need to do a compilation of the report.
✓We need to compile the report. / We need to create a compilation of the data for the report.
"Do a compilation" is not a standard collocation. The verb "compile" is the direct action. Use "create," "make," or "produce" a compilation, or simply use the verb "compile."
×This book is a compilation from several authors.
✓This book is a compilation by several authors. / This book is a compilation of works from several authors.
Use "by" to indicate the agent (who compiled it). Use "from" to indicate the source material. Often, a clearer phrase is "a compilation of works by..." or "a compilation of articles from..."
×He spent all night on the compilation.
✓He spent all night compiling the data. / He spent all night working on the compilation.
While "on the compilation" is not grammatically wrong, it is vague. Native speakers more naturally use the verb "compile" or add a verb like "working on" or "creating" to make the activity clearer.