Countdown Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

countdown

noun

快速理解

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

指從一個特定數字倒數至零的過程,常用於標誌重要事件的開始。

  1. 1

    倒數計時

    EN: the act of counting backwards to zero to mark the start of an event

    翻譯: 為標誌某事件開始而進行的倒數至零的動作。

  2. 2

    發射前倒數

    EN: the final checks and countdown before a rocket launch

    翻譯: 火箭發射前的最終檢查與倒數階段。

  3. 3

    新年前夕倒數

    EN: the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve

    翻譯: 新年前夕倒數至午夜的慶祝活動。

  4. 4

    緊張等待期

    EN: the period of tense waiting before an important or dangerous event

    翻譯: 重要或危險事件發生前令人緊張的等待階段。

小提醒:注意 'countdown' 是一個不可數名詞,通常前面不加 'a',但可以說 'a 10-second countdown'。

發音(How to Pronounce "Countdown" in English

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

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Real-life Examples of "Countdown" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. the act of counting backwards to zero to mark the time before an event starts

倒數計時,從某個數字倒數至零以標示事件開始前的時間

The crowd joined in the final ten seconds of the countdown.

人群加入了最後十秒的倒數計時。

We started the countdown at ten minutes before midnight.

我們在午夜前十分鐘開始倒數計時。

2. the period of time leading up to an important or scheduled event

重要或預定事件發生前的這段時間

The countdown to the product launch has generated a lot of excitement.

產品發布前的倒數階段引起了極大的興奮。

In the countdown to the election, both candidates increased their campaigning.

在選舉前的倒數階段,兩位候選人都加強了競選活動。

3. a display or timer that shows the time remaining before an event

顯示事件發生前剩餘時間的顯示器或計時器

A large digital countdown was installed in the town square.

一個大型的數位倒數計時器被安裝在鎮上的廣場。

Check the website for the live countdown to the start of the sale.

請查看網站上促銷活動開始的即時倒數計時器。

4. to count numbers backwards to zero, usually to mark the time before an event

倒數數字至零,通常用於標示事件開始前的時間

The mission control team began to countdown from ten.

任務控制團隊開始從十倒數。

We all counted down together: "Three, two, one, Happy New Year!"

我們一起倒數:「三、二、一,新年快樂!」

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Countdown"?How to make natural sentences with "Countdown"?
PatternMeaningExample
countdown to + noun為(某事件)倒數計時The countdown to the launch has begun. (發射倒數計時已經開始。)
countdown for + noun為(某事物)的倒數計時They started the countdown for the new year. (他們開始了迎接新年的倒數計時。)
countdown begins/starts倒數計時開始The final countdown starts in ten minutes. (最後的倒數計時將在十分鐘後開始。)
countdown ends/finishes倒數計時結束The countdown finished at midnight. (倒數計時在午夜結束。)
a + [time period] + countdown一段(時間長度)的倒數計時We are now in a 24-hour countdown. (我們現在正處於24小時的倒數計時階段。)
the countdown is on倒數計時正在進行中With only a week left, the countdown is on. (只剩一週,倒數計時已經啟動。)

用法說明

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

countdown to + N/V-ing vs countdown for + N

  • countdown to + N/V-ing 表示倒數計時指向的是一個特定事件、時間點或活動。介系詞 to 強調了倒數的「終點」或「目標」。
  • countdown for + N 則表示倒數計時是為了某個目的、場合或對象而進行的。介系詞 for 強調了倒數的「目的性」或「受益對象」。
  • 當後接動詞時,countdown to 後面通常接動名詞 (V-ing),將動作名詞化,表示該事件。
  • 在正式或新聞語體中,countdown to 更為常見,用於標誌重大事件的臨近。 EN: The city began the final countdown to the New Year's Eve fireworks. 翻譯: 這座城市開始了迎接跨年煙火的最後倒數。

EN:We started a 10-second countdown for the rocket launch.

翻譯:我們為火箭發射開始了十秒倒數。

EN:The whole nation is in countdown to hosting the Olympic Games.

翻譯:舉國上下都在為舉辦奧運會進行倒數。

EN:They created a special website with a countdown for their wedding day.

翻譯:他們為自己的婚禮日建立了一個帶有倒數計時的特設網站。

總結建議

一般情況下,表示「倒數至某個事件」時,使用 countdown to 是最常見且準確的用法。

易混淆對比

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

countdown vs timer

「countdown」強調從特定數字倒數至零的過程,常用於活動開始前的預告;「timer」則泛指任何計時器,可以是倒數或正數計時。

countdown vs deadline

「countdown」是動態的倒數過程;「deadline」是靜態的最後期限或截止時間點。

countdown vs launch

「countdown」是發射或開始前的準備階段;「launch」是發射或啟動的動作本身。

口語用法

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

引述

在對話中,人們有時會直接引用或提及「countdown」這個詞,來指稱一個正在進行的倒數過程。 EN: We're in the final countdown to the product launch. 翻譯: 我們正處於產品發布的最後倒數階段。

EN:She kept checking her watch, a silent countdown until the meeting ended.

翻譯:她不停地看錶,默默倒數著會議結束的時間。

語氣強調

使用「countdown」可以營造一種緊張、期待或迫在眉睫的氛圍,強調時間所剩無幾。 EN: Okay everyone, the countdown is on! We have 24 hours to finish this. 翻譯: 好了各位,倒數開始了!我們有24小時來完成這個。

EN:It feels like the countdown to my exams is going way too fast.

翻譯:感覺我的考試倒數進行得太快了。

停頓填充

在非正式對話中,說話者可能會用「countdown」作為一個思考的錨點,來組織接下來的想法或步驟。 EN: So for the party, first we need decorations, then food, and... let's do a countdown at midnight. 翻譯: 那麼關於派對,首先我們需要裝飾,然後是食物,還有... 我們在午夜來個倒數吧。

EN:My plan for the morning? Countdown: 5 minutes for coffee, 10 minutes to get dressed.

翻譯:我早上的計劃?倒數一下:5分鐘喝咖啡,10分鐘穿衣服。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將「countdown」用於非字面意義或過於口語化的情境(如「停頓填充」中的用法)。建議使用更精確的詞彙,如「sequence of steps」、「time schedule」或「final period leading up to an event」。

常見短語

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

countdown to

countdown to [event/time]

為某個事件或時間點進行的倒數

final countdown

the final countdown

最後的倒數階段

start the countdown

start/begin the countdown

開始倒數計時

countdown clock

countdown clock

倒數計時鐘

reverse countdown

reverse countdown

反向倒數(從零往上數)

countdown timer

countdown timer

倒數計時器

launch countdown

launch countdown

發射倒數計時

常見錯誤

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

×We started the countdowns for the new year.

We started the countdown for the new year.

"Countdown" 作為一個事件或過程時,通常是可數名詞,但在此語境中指的是單一事件,應使用單數形式。

×We are in countdown to the big event.

We are in the countdown to the big event.

當 "countdown" 作為名詞使用時,通常需要冠詞(如 the, a)或所有格代名詞(如 our)。

×The ten-second countdown are almost over.

The ten-second countdown is almost over.

"Countdown" 是單數名詞,因此動詞應使用單數形式(如 is, has)。

×The countdown of the rocket launch is exciting.

The countdown to the rocket launch is exciting.

表示為某個未來事件進行的倒數,習慣使用介系詞 "to",而非 "of" 或 "for"。

×We watched the down count on TV.

We watched the countdown on TV.

"Countdown" 是一個固定的複合名詞,不能拆開或改變其組成順序。

×They will countdown the time together.

They will do the countdown together.

"Countdown" 主要作為名詞使用。當需要動詞時,通常會說 "do the countdown" 或 "count down"(分開寫)。直接將 "countdown" 用作及物動詞是錯誤的。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Countdown"?What are tense/participle forms of "Countdown"?