1. a single event or a group of related events in a longer story or series
（故事或系列中的）一集，一個事件
The next episode of the drama will air on Friday.
這部戲劇的下一集將在週五播出。
That was the funniest episode in the entire series.
那是整個系列中最有趣的一集。
Episode Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
episode
noun
快速理解
What does "Episode" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Episode"?
指一個事件、故事或經歷中的一個獨立部分或插曲。
- 1
電視/廣播節目
EN: a single program in a series on television or radio
翻譯: 電視或廣播系列節目中的一集。
- 2
事件/插曲
EN: an event or a short period of time that is important or unusual
翻譯: 一段重要或不尋常的事件或短暫經歷。
- 3
疾病發作
EN: a single event or period of illness
翻譯: 疾病的一次發作或發病期。
小提醒：注意：在中文裡，描述電視劇的『集』或事件的『插曲』時，語境不同，使用的詞彙也不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Episode" in English）
How to pronounce "Episode" in English?"Episode" US vs UK pronunciation
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Episode"?How does "Episode" change by context?
2. a single event or period of illness, unusual behavior, or strong emotion
（疾病、異常行為或強烈情緒的）一次發作，一段經歷
He had a brief episode of dizziness yesterday.
他昨天有短暫的頭暈發作。
She experienced an episode of severe anxiety.
她經歷了一次嚴重的焦慮發作。
3. an event or a short period of time that is important or unusual
一段插曲；一個重要或不尋常的事件（或時期）
His time working abroad was a significant episode in his life.
他在國外工作的時期是他人生中一段重要的插曲。
The diplomatic incident was an embarrassing episode for the government.
那次外交事件對政府來說是一段尷尬的插曲。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Episode"?How to make natural sentences with "Episode"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| episode + of + [TV series] | （電視劇、節目等的）一集 | I watched the latest episode of my favorite drama. (我看了我最喜歡的戲劇的最新一集。) |
| an episode + of + [event/illness] | （一連串事件中的）一個事件；（疾病的）一次發作 | He had a brief episode of dizziness yesterday. (他昨天有短暫的頭暈發作。) |
| in + episode + [number] | 在第...集 | The mystery was solved in episode five. (這個謎團在第五集解開了。) |
| a + [adjective] + episode | 一段...的插曲/時期 | That was an embarrassing episode in my life. (那是我人生中一段尷尬的插曲。) |
用法說明
How is "Episode" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Episode"?
episode 與 episode of
- episode 單獨使用時，通常指一個獨立的、完整的事件或情節，尤其是在電視劇或系列節目中。
- episode of 後面接續的是某種狀況或疾病的名稱，用來特指該狀況的一次發作或發病期。
- 在談論電視劇時，episode 後面常直接跟集數或標題，而 episode of 則用於連接劇集所屬的系列名稱。
- 在醫學或描述負面事件時，an episode of 是固定搭配，用來指稱一段特定的發病期或事件期。 EN: The final episode of the series was very emotional. 翻譯: 這部影集的最後一集非常感人。
EN:He experienced an episode of severe dizziness last night.
翻譯:他昨晚經歷了一次嚴重的暈眩發作。
EN:Did you watch the latest episode?
翻譯:你看最新的一集了嗎？
EN:This was the worst episode of the civil war.
翻譯:這是內戰中最慘烈的一段時期。
總結建議
在指電視劇的「一集」時通常單用 episode；在指疾病或特定負面事件的「一次發作/一段時期」時，則使用 an episode of 的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Episode" and similar words?How to choose "Episode" vs alternatives?
episode vs chapter
「episode」通常指連續劇、廣播節目或事件中的一集或一段情節；「chapter」則指書籍、報告或人生階段中的一章或一個時期。
episode vs incident
「episode」可指一段經歷或插曲，可能持續較長時間；「incident」則指單一、特定的事件，通常較突然或具負面意涵。
episode vs season
「episode」是影集或節目中的單一集數；「season」則是由多集組成的一個播出季或系列。
口語用法
How is "Episode" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Episode"?
引述
用於引述或提及某個特定事件、經歷或故事。 EN: That whole episode at the airport was so stressful. 翻譯: 機場發生的那整件事壓力真的超大。
EN:I don't even want to talk about the "lost passport" episode.
翻譯:我連提都不想提「護照搞丟」那件事。
語氣強調
在口語中，用來強調某段經歷的戲劇性、荒謬性或重要性。 EN: And then came the most embarrassing episode of my life. 翻譯: 然後就發生了我人生中最尷尬的一段。
EN:Let me tell you about the whole "car broke down in the rain" episode.
翻譯:讓我跟你講講「車子在雨中拋錨」的整個過程。
停頓填充
作為思考時的填充詞，用來指代剛剛提到或即將要描述的一段經歷。 EN: So after that whole... episode... we decided to just go home. 翻譯: 所以在那整件…事情…之後，我們就決定直接回家了。
EN:The meeting, the argument, that whole episode — it was just too much.
翻譯:那個會議、爭吵、整段事情 — 真的讓人受不了。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用「episode」來泛指事件，因其帶有口語及敘事色彩。建議使用更精確的詞彙，如「event」、「incident」、「occurrence」或「period」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Episode"?What fixed phrases with "Episode" should I remember?
the latest episode
the latest episode (of [series])
（某系列）最新的一集
a two-part episode
a [number]-part episode
分為[數字]集的單集；上下集
pilot episode
pilot episode
試播集；首集
season premiere episode
season premiere/finale episode
季首集 / 季終集
binge-watch episodes
binge-watch episodes (of [series])
狂追（某劇的）集數
a brief episode
a [adjective] episode
一段短暫的插曲/事件
episode guide
episode guide/summary
分集介紹；劇情指南
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Episode"?Which "Episode" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I watched an episode of a drama.
✓I watched an episode of a drama series.
「episode」通常指系列作品（如電視劇、播客）中的一集，單獨使用時語意不完整，應說明是哪個系列（series）的一集。
×I had a sad episode yesterday.
✓I had a sad experience yesterday. / I went through a sad episode yesterday.
「episode」指一段特定時期或事件，常與疾病、情緒波動或人生階段連用（如 a depressive episode）。描述普通單一事件時，使用「experience」或「incident」更自然。
×This is the episode five.
✓This is episode five. / This is the fifth episode.
當「episode」後接數字表示順序時，通常不加定冠詞「the」。若使用序數（fifth），則需要「the」。這是固定用法。
×I like this story's episode.
✓I like this episode of the story. / I like this part of the story.
所有格（'s）通常不用於「episode」和其所屬系列之間。正確結構是「episode of + 系列名稱」。若指故事的一部分，用「part」更常見。
×We discussed about the latest episode.
✓We discussed the latest episode.
動詞「discuss」是及物動詞，後面直接接受詞，不需要介系詞「about」。這是常見的動詞搭配錯誤。
詞形變化
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