Condense Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

condense

verb

快速理解

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

「condense」主要指使物質變得更濃密、濃縮,或使文字、資訊更精簡。

  1. 1

    物理變化

    EN: to change from a gas or vapor to a liquid

    翻譯: 指氣體或蒸氣轉變為液體的物理過程。

  2. 2

    濃縮物質

    EN: to make a substance more concentrated or dense

    翻譯: 使物質的濃度或密度增加。

  3. 3

    精簡內容

    EN: to express something in fewer words; to make shorter

    翻譯: 用更少的文字表達,使內容更簡潔。

小提醒:注意「condense」在物理上(氣體變液體)和資訊處理上(濃縮內容)的用法不同,中文翻譯需根據上下文選擇「凝結」、「濃縮」或「精簡」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Condense" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Condense" from YouTube Videos

Michael Seibel - How to Plan an MVP

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Second, extremely limited functionality. You need to condense down what your user needs, what your initial user needs, to a very simple set of things.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to make a liquid thicker or more concentrated by removing some of the water

使液體濃縮,變濃

Condense the soup by simmering it for another twenty minutes.

將湯再燉二十分鐘,使其濃縮。

The process condenses the milk to about half its original volume.

這個過程將牛奶濃縮至大約原來體積的一半。

2. to change from a gas or vapor into a liquid

(氣體)凝結成液體

Steam condenses on the cold bathroom mirror.

水蒸氣在冰冷的浴室鏡面上凝結。

As the warm air rises, it cools and condenses to form clouds.

暖空氣上升時冷卻並凝結,形成雲。

3. to express the same information in a shorter and more concise form

壓縮,縮減(文字或資訊)

She condensed her twenty-page report into a two-page summary.

她將二十頁的報告壓縮成兩頁的摘要。

The director asked him to condense his lengthy proposal into a few key points.

主管要求他將冗長的提案縮減為幾個重點。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Condense"?How to make natural sentences with "Condense"?
PatternMeaningExample
condense + noun濃縮、壓縮(某物)The machine can condense steam into water. (這台機器能將蒸汽凝結成水。)
condense + into + noun濃縮/壓縮成(某物)The article was condensed into a single paragraph. (這篇文章被濃縮成一個段落。)
be condensed from + noun由(某物)濃縮/精簡而來This syrup is condensed from sugar cane juice. (這種糖漿是由甘蔗汁濃縮而成。)
condense + on + noun凝結在(某物)上Moisture condensed on the cold window. (濕氣凝結在冰冷的窗戶上。)

用法說明

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

condense into vs condense to

  • condense into + NOUN 強調將內容壓縮、精煉成一個具體的、更緊湊的形式或物體(如書、報告、液體)。
  • condense to + NOUN/PHRASE 強調將內容縮減到一個特定的長度、數量或狀態,常與數字或簡短描述連用。
  • condense to + VERB 用於表示壓縮內容是為了達成某個目的(如節省空間、便於理解)。

對比例句: EN: The professor asked us to condense our research into a five-page report. 翻譯: 教授要求我們將研究內容濃縮成一份五頁的報告。

EN:The professor asked us to condense our research to five pages.

翻譯:教授要求我們將研究內容濃縮到五頁。

EN:The steam will condense into water droplets on the cold surface.

翻譯:蒸汽會在冰冷的表面上凝結成小水滴。

EN:The moisture in the air condenses to form morning dew.

翻譯:空氣中的水氣凝結而形成晨露。

總結建議

一般情況下,表示「變成某物」用 condense into,表示「縮減到某程度」或「為了某目的」則用 condense to

易混淆對比

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

condense vs compress

「condense」通常指使物質變得更濃密或濃縮內容,如氣體變液體或文章變精簡;「compress」則側重於施加外力使體積變小,如壓縮檔案或壓縮彈簧。

condense vs summarize

「condense」強調將內容精煉縮短,保留核心但可能不改變結構;「summarize」則專指提取要點並重新組織成概述。

condense vs concentrate

「condense」指體積或長度的縮減與濃密化;「concentrate」則側重於增加單位內的強度或密度,或指精神專注。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,condense 常用來引述或總結他人說過的話,表示「簡化來說」、「總而言之」。 EN: So, to condense what he said, the project is delayed but still on budget. 翻譯: 所以,簡化一下他的話,就是專案延期了,但預算還在控制內。

EN:She talked for an hour, but I can condense it into one sentence: we need more data.

翻譯:她講了一個小時,但我可以把它濃縮成一句話:我們需要更多數據。

語氣強調

當想強調將複雜事物變得極度簡潔或精華時,會使用 condense 來加強語氣。 EN: You have to condense your entire argument into a 30-second elevator pitch. 翻譯: 你必須把你的整個論點壓縮成一段30秒的電梯簡報。

EN:I condensed months of research into this one chart.

翻譯:我把好幾個月的研究都精煉到這一張圖表裡了。

停頓填充

在思考如何簡潔表達時,condense 可作為停頓填充詞的一部分,例如「let me condense that...」。 EN: It's a long story, but let me condense it for you. 翻譯: 這說來話長,但讓我為你精簡一下。

EN:His feedback was all over the place. How do I condense it... okay, the main point is design.

翻譯:他的回饋很零散。我該怎麼濃縮呢...好吧,重點是設計。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,condense 通常用於描述物理過程(如氣體凝結)或正式的摘要行為,語氣較為客觀。口語中隨意的引述或填充用法(如「let me condense that」)應避免,可改用更正式的「to summarize」或「in summary」。

常見短語

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

condense into

condense into [noun]

濃縮或壓縮成某物

condense down

condense down

大幅壓縮或精簡

condensed matter

condensed matter

凝聚態(物理學術語)

condensed milk

condensed milk

煉乳

condense out

condense out

(氣體)凝結析出

condense a story

condense a/the [narrative, article, etc.]

濃縮一個故事/敘述

常見錯誤

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

×The steam condenses into water.

The steam condenses to water.

當描述物質從氣態轉變為液態時,正確的介係詞是 'to' 或 'into'。然而,'condense into' 通常用於描述轉變為更具體、有形或複雜的形態(如 'condense into a book'),而在純粹的物理狀態變化中,'condense to' 更為常見且精確。學習者常誤用 'into' 於所有情境。

×We need to condense our debts into one payment.

We need to consolidate our debts into one payment.

'Condense' 主要指使體積變小、濃度變高或內容變精簡(如氣體變液體、文章變短)。'Consolidate' 則指將多個項目合併、整合或鞏固為一個更強大或統一的整體。此處指合併債務,應用 'consolidate'。

×The milk condenses by heating.

The milk is condensed by heating. / Milk condenses when heated.

當強調過程是由外部施予(如加熱)導致時,應使用被動語態 'is condensed by'。若想表達一般性的物理現象或條件,可使用主動語態搭配時間/條件子句(如 'when heated')。原句的主動語態搭配 'by heating' 不自然。

×The professor asked us to condense.

The professor asked us to condense the chapter. / The professor asked us to write a condensed version.

'Condense' 作為及物動詞時必須接賓語(如文章、報告、氣體)。若無賓語,意思不完整。學習者有時誤將其用作不及物動詞。可以補上賓語,或改用名詞片語(如 'a condensed version')使語意清晰。

×The air conditioner has been condensing water all day.

The air conditioner has been condensing moisture from the air all day. / The air conditioner has been producing condensation all day.

雖然 'condense' 可以描述過程,但在談論空調、除濕機等設備持續產生凝結水時,直接說 'condensing water' 聽起來不自然。更地道的說法是 'condensing moisture from the air' 或使用名詞 'condensation'(凝結水)來描述結果。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Condense"?What are tense/participle forms of "Condense"?
condenses(3rd_singular)condensing(present_participle)condensed(past)condensed(past_participle)