1. the process of making or growing something, especially in large quantities
生產，製造（尤指大量）
The factory increased its production of cars by 20% this year.
這家工廠今年的汽車產量增加了20%。
The country is famous for its wine production.
這個國家以其葡萄酒生產而聞名。
Production Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
production
noun
快速理解
What does "Production" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Production"?
「production」主要指製造物品或創造事物的過程與結果，也常用於藝術或媒體領域。
- 1
製造過程
EN: the process of making or growing something, especially in large quantities.
翻譯: （尤指大規模）製造或生產某物的過程。
- 2
產量
EN: the amount of something that is made or grown.
翻譯: 所製造或生產的數量。
- 3
藝術/媒體作品
EN: a play, film, broadcast, or other work presented to the public.
翻譯: 呈現給公眾的戲劇、電影、廣播節目或其他作品。
- 4
（戲劇等）製作
EN: the overall process of managing and presenting a play, film, etc.
翻譯: 管理並呈現一齣戲劇、電影等的整體過程。
小提醒：注意「production」在工廠（製造）與劇院（作品/製作）語境下的不同含義。
發音（How to Pronounce "Production" in English）
How to pronounce "Production" in English?"Production" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Production" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Production"?How does "Production" change by context?
2. the amount of something that is made or grown
產量
Oil production has declined in recent months.
近幾個月石油產量有所下降。
We need to boost agricultural production to meet demand.
我們需要提高農業產量以滿足需求。
3. the process of organizing and managing the making of a play, film, or broadcast
（戲劇、電影或廣播節目的）製作
She works in television production.
她從事電視節目製作工作。
The school play went into production last week.
學校的戲劇上週開始製作。
4. something that is produced, especially a play, film, or broadcast
（尤指戲劇、電影或廣播的）作品，製作成品
The theatre company's latest production was a great success.
這家劇團的最新作品大獲成功。
It was a lavish Hollywood production with a huge budget.
這是一部預算龐大的好萊塢豪華製作。
5. the act of showing or providing something for people to consider or examine
出示，提供（以供考慮或檢查）
You must bring your passport as proof of identity upon production of a request.
一經要求，你必須出示護照作為身份證明。
Entry to the club requires the production of a valid membership card.
進入俱樂部需要出示有效的會員卡。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Production"?How to make natural sentences with "Production"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| production + of + [noun] | ...的生產 | The production of electric vehicles is increasing rapidly. (電動車的生產正在快速增長。) |
| go into production | 投入生產 | The new model is scheduled to go into production next month. (新車型預計下個月投入生產。) |
| be in production | 在生產中 | This classic film has been in production for over a year. (這部經典電影已經拍攝超過一年了。) |
| mass production | 大量生產 | The invention of the assembly line allowed for mass production of automobiles. (裝配線的發明使得汽車得以大量生產。) |
| halt/suspend production | 停止/暫停生產 | The factory had to suspend production due to a shortage of raw materials. (工廠因原料短缺不得不暫停生產。) |
| increase/boost production | 增加/提升產量 | The company plans to boost production to meet rising demand. (公司計劃提升產量以滿足日益增長的需求。) |
| cut/reduce production | 削減/減少產量 | The oil-producing countries agreed to cut production to stabilize prices. (石油生產國同意削減產量以穩定價格。) |
| put something into production | 將某物投入生產 | After successful testing, the new drug was put into production. (經過成功測試後，這種新藥被投入生產。) |
| a means of production | 生產手段 | Land and machinery are considered important means of production. (土地和機械被視為重要的生產手段。) |
| on production of + [noun] | 出示...（即可） | You can collect the ticket on production of your ID card. (出示你的身分證即可領取票券。) |
用法說明
How is "Production" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Production"?
production of vs production for
- production of + [名詞] 強調生產的「產出物」或「結果」，通常指具體的產品、作品或成果。
- production for + [名詞] 強調生產的「目的」或「服務對象」，通常指為某個活動、市場或客戶而進行的生產。
- 當後接抽象名詞（如藝術、電影）時，兩者有時可互換，但語意焦點不同。 EN: The factory increased its production of electric vehicles this quarter. 翻譯: 這間工廠本季提高了電動車的產量。
EN:The factory ramped up production for the upcoming holiday season.
翻譯:這間工廠為即將到來的節慶旺季增加了產能。
EN:The documentary details the production of the classic film.
翻譯:這部紀錄片詳細說明了那部經典電影的製作過程。
EN:She is in charge of production for the company's new advertising campaign.
翻譯:她負責公司新廣告宣傳活動的製作。
總結建議
一般來說，指具體「產品」時用 production of，指生產「目的」時用 production for。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Production" and similar words?How to choose "Production" vs alternatives?
production vs manufacturing
「production」泛指各種形式的產出，包括創意、農業、能源等；「manufacturing」特指使用機器、工廠將原料製成產品的工業過程。
production vs output
「production」強調生產的過程、活動或能力；「output」強調生產的結果、數量或產量。
production vs creation
「production」通常指有系統、規模化或重複性的產出；「creation」強調原創、從無到有的創造行為，常用於藝術、想法。
口語用法
How is "Production" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Production"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人的話時，常會用「production」來指稱某個具體的製作項目或成果。 EN: He was like, "The whole production was a nightmare from start to finish." 翻譯: 他就說：「整個製作過程從頭到尾就是一場噩夢。」
EN:She told me, "I can't believe the production quality is so low."
翻譯:她告訴我：「我不敢相信製作品質這麼差。」
語氣強調
在口語中，有時會用「production」來誇張地描述一件需要大費周章、過於正式或戲劇化的事情。 EN: Getting everyone to agree on a lunch order is a whole production. 翻譯: 要讓每個人都同意午餐吃什麼，簡直是一場大工程。
EN:Don't make such a big production out of signing a simple form.
翻譯:別為了簽一份簡單的表格搞得這麼大費周章。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，有時會用「production」作為一個填充詞，來指代一個正在進行的、複雜的過程或專案。 EN: So, the whole... production... is behind schedule because of the delays. 翻譯: 所以，整個…製作…因為延誤而落後進度了。
EN:We're working on this new... production... and it's taking up all our time.
翻譯:我們正在進行這個新的…製作專案…它佔據了我們所有時間。
注意：以上口語用法在正式寫作或學術報告中應避免使用，應改用更精確、正式的詞彙來描述製造過程、產量或戲劇作品。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Production"?What fixed phrases with "Production" should I remember?
in production
preposition + production
在生產中；正在製作
production of
production + of + noun
…的生產
go into production
verb + into + production
開始生產；投入生產
mass production
adjective + production
大量生產；規模化生產
production line
production + noun
生產線；裝配線
production costs
production + noun
生產成本
out of production
preposition + production
停產；不再生產
increase production
verb + production
增加產量；提高生產
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Production"?Which "Production" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The production of the new model are increasing.
✓The production of the new model is increasing.
"Production" 作為「生產」或「產量」時是不可數名詞，其後動詞應使用單數形式。
×We need to improve our productions quality.
✓We need to improve our production quality.
當 "production" 指「生產過程」或「生產活動」時為不可數名詞，不應使用複數形式。"Productions" 通常僅用於指「戲劇、電影等作品」。
×The company is famous for its production of cars.
✓The company is famous for car production.
使用 "production of + 名詞" 雖然文法正確，但在描述一般產業或活動時，使用名詞修飾語（如 car production）更為自然簡潔。
×He works in production department.
✓He works in the production department.
"Production" 作為形容詞修飾名詞（如 department, line, process）時，其前通常需要冠詞（the/a）或所有格代名詞（our, their）。
×The movie's production cost is very expensive.
✓The movie's production cost is very high. / The movie is very expensive to produce.
"Cost"（成本）應搭配 "high" 或 "low"，而非 "expensive" 或 "cheap"。"Expensive" 用於描述物品或服務的價格高昂。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Production"?What are tense/participle forms of "Production"?