Profile Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

profile

verb

快速理解

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

「profile」作動詞時,主要指描繪輪廓、分析概況或調整設定以達到特定效果。

  1. 1

    描繪輪廓

    EN: to draw or outline the shape of something

    翻譯: 描繪或勾勒某物的外形輪廓。

  2. 2

    分析概況

    EN: to describe or analyze the characteristics of a person, group, or thing

    翻譯: 描述或分析一個人、群體或事物的特徵概況。

  3. 3

    調整設定

    EN: to shape or configure something (like a surface or settings) for a specific purpose

    翻譯: 為特定目的塑造或配置某物(如表面或設定)。

小提醒:注意「profile」作動詞時,常與科技或分析情境相關,例如「profile a user」(分析用戶特徵)或「profile the software」(配置軟體設定),不要只理解為名詞的「個人檔案」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Profile" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Profile" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to create or write a short description of someone or something

為(某人或某事物)撰寫簡介或概述

The journalist profiled the new CEO for the business magazine.

那位記者為商業雜誌撰寫了新任執行長的簡介。

The website allows users to profile their interests and hobbies.

這個網站允許用戶概述他們的興趣和愛好。

2. to give a shape or contour to something

塑造輪廓;使成形

The carpenter carefully profiled the edge of the wooden table.

木匠仔細地為木桌的邊緣塑造了輪廓。

The software can profile the 3D model to create a smoother surface.

這款軟體可以為3D模型塑形,創造出更平滑的表面。

3. to analyze and record the characteristics or behavior of someone, often for security or marketing purposes

分析並記錄(某人的特徵或行為,常用於安全或行銷目的)

The security system profiles individuals based on their access patterns.

該安全系統會根據人員的進出模式來分析其行為特徵。

Companies profile their customers to offer more targeted advertisements.

公司會分析客戶特徵,以提供更精準的廣告。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Profile"?How to make natural sentences with "Profile"?
PatternMeaningExample
profile + noun為…建立檔案、側寫The police will profile the suspect. (警方將為這名嫌犯建立檔案。)
profile + someone/something分析…的特徵或行為模式The software profiles user activity to make recommendations. (該軟體分析用戶活動以提供推薦。)
be profiled + as + noun被描述為…;被歸類為…He was profiled as a potential threat. (他被歸類為潛在威脅。)
profile + for + purpose為特定目的進行分析/篩選Candidates are profiled for leadership roles. (候選人會為領導職位進行篩選分析。)

用法說明

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

profile doing vs profile to do

  • profile doing 通常用於描述一個持續的、習慣性的或正在進行的行為,強調活動本身。
  • profile to do 則常指在特定情境下的一次性意圖、計畫或偏好,或是在條件句(如 would profile to)中表達願望。
  • 在美式英語中,兩者有時可互換,但上述細微差別依然存在。
  • would profile 之後,通常只接 to do 來表達禮貌的請求或願望。 EN: The software profiles running background processes in real-time. 翻譯: 該軟體會即時分析正在運行的背景程序。

EN:We need to profile the new code to identify performance bottlenecks.

翻譯:我們需要分析新程式碼,以找出效能瓶頸。

總結建議

一般情況下,描述常規或進行中的分析行為用 profile doing,表達特定意圖或計畫時則用 profile to do

易混淆對比

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

profile vs describe

「profile」強調對個人或事物的特徵進行系統性、全面的分析與記錄,常用於專業或技術情境;「describe」則泛指用語言文字描繪外貌、性質或過程,範圍更廣。

profile vs analyze

「profile」專注於勾勒出對象的整體特徵輪廓或類型,常帶有分類目的;「analyze」則泛指對事物進行分解、檢視以理解其構成或原理,範圍更廣泛。

profile vs summarize

「profile」是透過分析資料來建構出對象的特徵模型;「summarize」則是將現有資訊的重點進行簡明扼要的複述。

口語用法

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

引述

在引述他人言論或轉述時,用來表示「根據某人的說法」或「描述某人的特點」。 EN: He was profiled by the media as a reclusive genius. 翻譯: 媒體將他描述為一位隱居的天才。

EN:"How did they profile the suspect?" "They said he was likely in his 30s and very organized."

翻譯:「他們是如何描述那名嫌疑犯的?」「他們說他可能三十多歲,而且非常有條理。」

語氣強調

用於強調對某人或某事的描述是經過分析或帶有特定標籤的,常帶有負面或批判的語氣。 EN: Don't just profile him based on his appearance; you need to get to know him. 翻譯: 別只憑他的外表就給他貼標籤,你需要去了解他。

EN:I feel like I'm being profiled as the "tech guy" every time there's a computer problem.

翻譯:每次電腦有問題,我就覺得自己被貼上了「科技男」的標籤。

停頓填充

在思考如何描述或歸類時,作為口語中的停頓填充詞,類似於「怎麼說呢」、「該怎麼形容」。 EN: Her style is... how do I profile it... eclectic and bold. 翻譯: 她的風格是…該怎麼形容呢…兼收並蓄且大膽。

EN:The atmosphere at the event was, let me profile it, very corporate but also friendly.

翻譯:那場活動的氛圍,讓我描述一下,非常企業化但也很友善。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 "profile" 用作口語中的停頓填充詞或過於隨意的引述。建議使用更精確的動詞,如 "describe", "characterize", "portray" 或 "categorize",以保持語言的嚴謹性。

常見短語

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

profile someone/something

verb + object

為某人或某事物建立檔案、描述或分析

profile as

verb + as + noun/adjective

將…描述或歸類為

profile for

verb + for + noun

為特定目的或特徵進行分析或描述

profile against

verb + against + noun

根據…進行比對或分析

be profiled

passive voice

被建立檔案、被分析、被側寫

profile and analyze

verb + and + verb

側寫並分析

常見錯誤

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

×I need to profile the company.

I need to create a profile of the company.

將名詞 'profile' 誤用作動詞。'profile' 作動詞時,通常指分析、描繪或建立側寫,而非單純指『建立檔案』。若要表達『建立檔案』,應使用 'create a profile of'。

×Can you profile the main features of the product?

Can you describe the main features of the product?

混淆 'profile' 與 'describe'。'profile' 作動詞時,強調系統性地分析、總結或建立(人物、群體等的)概況或側寫,通常涉及多個面向的綜合。'describe' 則是較為一般性的『描述』。

×The software can profile for potential risks.

The software can profile potential risks.

錯誤地在動詞 'profile' 後加上介系詞 'for'。'profile' 作為及物動詞時,直接接受詞,意為『分析…的特徵』、『為…建立側寫』。

×He is profiling the data yesterday.

He profiled the data yesterday.

錯誤地使用進行式描述已完成的過去動作。'profile' 的動作若在過去特定時間已完成,應使用過去簡單式 'profiled'。進行式通常用於描述正在進行的動作。

×We need to profile these numbers in the spreadsheet.

We need to analyze these numbers in the spreadsheet.

在純粹數據分析的語境中誤用 'profile'。'profile' 作動詞時,通常用於對人、群體、組織或複雜現象進行綜合性的特徵歸納與描繪。對具體數字、數據進行技術性『分析』,更常使用 'analyze'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Profile"?What are tense/participle forms of "Profile"?
profiles(3rd_singular)profiling(present_participle)profiled(past)profiled(past_participle)