一種將聲音轉換為電信號以便錄製或擴音的設備。
主要設備
EN: a device used to record sound or make your voice louder
翻譯: 用於錄製聲音或使聲音變大的設備
技術元件
EN: the part of a phone, computer, or headset that picks up your voice
翻譯: 電話、電腦或耳機上接收你聲音的部件
表演與廣播
EN: a piece of equipment that singers or speakers use in performances or broadcasts
翻譯: 歌手或演講者在表演或廣播中使用的設備
小提醒：注意 'microphone' 常簡稱為 'mic'，發音為 /maɪk/，不要與 'mike'（人名）混淆。
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Real-life Examples of "Microphone" from YouTube Videos
Half a million secrets | Frank Warren
TED
“I love to speak on college campuses and share secrets and the stories with students, And sometimes afterwards I'll stick around and sign books and take photos with students, And this next postcard was made out of one of those photos, And I should also mention that just like today, at that PostSecret event, I was using a wireless microphone.”
1. a device used to record sound or make your voice louder
用於錄製聲音或放大聲音的設備
She spoke into the microphone so everyone could hear her.
她對著麥克風說話，這樣每個人都能聽到她的聲音。
The singer held the microphone close to her mouth.
歌手將麥克風靠近她的嘴邊。
Please check if the microphone is working before the presentation.
請在簡報開始前檢查麥克風是否正常運作。
2. a piece of equipment that changes sound waves into electrical signals
將聲波轉換為電信號的設備
The microphone converts your voice into a digital signal.
麥克風將你的聲音轉換成數位訊號。
A good quality microphone is essential for recording a podcast.
一個高品質的麥克風對於錄製播客節目至關重要。
3. a symbol or icon representing audio input on a device or software
在設備或軟體上代表音訊輸入的符號或圖示
Click the microphone icon to start voice recording.
點擊麥克風圖示開始錄音。
The app asks for permission to access your phone's microphone.
該應用程式要求取得您手機麥克風的存取權限。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| use a microphone | 使用麥克風 | The speaker used a microphone to address the large crowd. (演講者使用麥克風向大批聽眾發言。) |
| speak into a microphone | 對著麥克風說話 | Please speak clearly into the microphone. (請對著麥克風清楚地說話。) |
| turn on/off the microphone | 打開/關閉麥克風 | The host forgot to turn on his microphone at the beginning of the show. (主持人在節目開始時忘了打開他的麥克風。) |
| adjust the microphone | 調整麥克風 | The technician came on stage to adjust the microphone stand. (技術人員上台調整麥克風架。) |
| a wireless microphone | 無線麥克風 | The presenter prefers using a wireless microphone for better mobility. (演講者偏好使用無線麥克風以獲得更好的移動性。) |
| hold the microphone | 手持麥克風 | She held the microphone confidently and began to sing. (她自信地手持麥克風，開始唱歌。) |
| microphone feedback | 麥克風回授（嘯叫） | A sudden screech of microphone feedback startled the audience. (一陣突如其來的麥克風回授尖嘯聲嚇到了觀眾。) |
EN:Can you check if the mic is turned on?
翻譯:你能檢查一下麥克風（麥克）開了嗎？
EN:The presenter was miked up before the show.
翻譯:主持人在節目開始前就戴好了麥克風。
EN:I think we should mic the guitar for this song.
翻譯:我覺得我們應該為這首歌的吉他收音。
在正式寫作或初次介紹時使用 microphone，在熟悉或非正式情境中則可使用 mic。
microphone vs mic
「microphone」是正式且完整的英文單字，而「mic」是其常見的口語或非正式縮寫，兩者皆指麥克風。在書寫時，完整拼寫更為正式。
microphone vs loudspeaker
「microphone」（麥克風）是將聲音轉換為電信號的輸入設備；「loudspeaker」（揚聲器）則是將電信號轉換回聲音的輸出設備。兩者功能相反。
microphone vs headset
「microphone」單指麥克風；而「headset」通常指結合了耳機（聽筒）和麥克風的頭戴式裝置，用於通話或遊戲。
在重複或引述他人說過的話時，會用「microphone」來指代對方當時的發言工具或情境。 EN: He grabbed the microphone and said, "This ends now." 翻譯: 他抓過麥克風說：「到此為止。」
EN:Her exact words into the microphone were, "I object."
翻譯:她對著麥克風說的確切字句是：「我反對。」
在對話中提及「microphone」，常用來比喻擁有發言權或被眾人聆聽的狀態，以強調話語的影響力。 EN: After the scandal, she finally took the microphone to tell her side of the story. 翻譯: 醜聞過後，她終於拿起麥克風講述她的說法。
EN:In this meeting, I feel like I don't have a microphone—no one listens to my ideas.
翻譯:在這場會議中，我覺得自己好像沒有麥克風——沒人聽我的想法。
在即興對話或思考下一句話時，有時會以「microphone」作為填充詞，描述當下的發言動作或設備狀況。 EN: Wait, is this microphone even on? Let me check. 翻譯: 等等，這麥克風到底開了沒？我檢查一下。
EN:So, if I could just get the microphone working... okay, here's my point.
翻譯:所以，如果我能讓這麥克風正常運作……好了，我的重點是這樣。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將「microphone」用於上述口語中的比喻或填充用法。請直接使用「發言權」、「廣播設備」或「麥克風」其字面意義，並確保上下文嚴謹。
hold the microphone
verb + the microphone
手持麥克風
turn on the microphone
verb + the microphone
打開麥克風
turn off the microphone
verb + the microphone
關閉麥克風
speak into the microphone
verb + into the microphone
對著麥克風說話
microphone stand
microphone + noun
麥克風架
check the microphone
verb + the microphone
測試麥克風
microphone feedback
microphone + noun
麥克風回授（嘯叫）
drop the microphone
verb + the microphone
丟麥（比喻做完某事後戲劇性地結束）
×I need a new microphone for my computer to hear better.
✓I need a new microphone for my computer to speak/be heard better.
A microphone is for capturing/inputting sound (speaking), not for outputting/listening to sound. For listening, you need speakers or headphones.
×Please pass me the microphone.
✓Please pass me the mic.
While 'microphone' is correct, in casual or performance contexts, the abbreviated form 'mic' (also spelled 'mike') is extremely common. Using the full word can sound overly formal or unnatural in these situations.
×He is holding a microphone on his hand.
✓He is holding a microphone in his hand.
The correct preposition for holding an object is 'in [one's] hand', not 'on'. 'On his hand' would imply the microphone is physically resting on the surface of his hand, not being gripped.
×The microphone's volume is too low.
✓The microphone gain/level is too low. OR The input volume from the microphone is too low.
Strictly speaking, a microphone itself doesn't have 'volume'—it captures sound. The 'volume' or 'level' is controlled by the amplifier, mixer, or software receiving the signal. However, in very casual conversation, 'microphone volume' might be understood.
×I bought a new microphone for my online class.
✓I bought a new headset/webcam with a built-in microphone for my online class.
While not grammatically wrong, it's often more precise. People rarely buy a standalone 'microphone' just for online classes; they typically use a headset (headphones with a mic) or a webcam/laptop with an integrated microphone. Specifying can avoid confusion.