Protocol Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

protocol

noun

快速理解

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

「protocol」指一套正式的規則、程序或約定,用於指導特定活動或確保溝通順暢。

  1. 1

    正式規則與程序

    EN: the official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions.

    翻譯: 指管理國家事務或外交場合的官方程序或規則體系。

  2. 2

    科學/醫學程序

    EN: a detailed plan of a scientific or medical experiment, treatment, or procedure.

    翻譯: 指科學或醫學實驗、治療或程序的詳細計畫。

  3. 3

    電腦通訊協定

    EN: a set of rules governing the exchange or transmission of data between devices.

    翻譯: 指管理裝置之間資料交換或傳輸的一套規則。

小提醒:注意:在非正式對話中,若有人說「It's just protocol」,通常意指「這只是例行公事/規定」,帶有必須遵守但可能略顯繁瑣的意味。

發音(How to Pronounce "Protocol" in English

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

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Real-life Examples of "Protocol" from YouTube Videos

Lee Hotz: Inside an Antarctic time machine

TED

Consider the single most successful international environmental effort of the 20th century: the Montreal Protocol, in which the nations of Earth banded together to protect the planet from the harmful effects of ozone-destroying chemicals used at that time in air conditioners, refrigerators and other cooling devices.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. the official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions

(國家或外交場合的)正式禮儀,禮節

The ambassador was well-versed in diplomatic protocol.

這位大使精通外交禮儀。

According to royal protocol, guests must bow when meeting the monarch.

根據皇室禮節,賓客覲見君主時必須鞠躬。

2. a set of rules governing the exchange or transmission of data between devices

(數據傳輸的)協定,協議

HTTP is a protocol used for transferring web pages.

HTTP 是用於傳輸網頁的協定。

The devices must use the same communication protocol to exchange data.

設備必須使用相同的通訊協議才能交換數據。

3. the original draft of a diplomatic document, especially of the terms of a treaty agreed to in conference and signed by the parties

(條約、協議等的)草案,議定書

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

《京都議定書》是一項與《聯合國氣候變化綱要公約》相關的國際協議。

The delegates signed the final protocol after days of negotiation.

經過數日談判,代表們簽署了最終議定書。

4. a plan for a scientific experiment or for medical treatment

(科學實驗或醫療的)方案,流程

The research team followed a strict experimental protocol.

研究團隊遵循嚴格的實驗方案。

The hospital has a new protocol for treating heart attack patients.

這家醫院有一套治療心臟病發作患者的新方案。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Protocol"?How to make natural sentences with "Protocol"?
PatternMeaningExample
protocol + for + noun關於…的協議/程序The lab has a strict protocol for handling hazardous materials. (實驗室有處理危險材料的嚴格程序。)
follow/establish/violate + protocol遵循/建立/違反協議/程序All staff must follow the safety protocol at all times. (所有員工必須時刻遵循安全程序。)
according to + protocol根據協議/程序According to protocol, the ambassador must be notified first. (根據協議,必須首先通知大使。)
a protocol + on + topic關於…主題的協議The countries signed a new protocol on environmental cooperation. (各國簽署了一份關於環境合作的新協議。)
the + protocol + of + noun/gerund…的禮儀/程序The protocol of the royal court is very formal. (宮廷禮儀非常正式。)
in + protocol在協議中This detail is specified in the protocol. (這個細節在協議中有明確規定。)

用法說明

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

protocol for vs. protocol on

  • protocol for 通常用於指定協議所規範的特定事物、活動或情況,強調其適用範圍或對象。
  • protocol on 則常用於表示協議是關於某個主題、領域或議題的,強調其內容或討論焦點。
  • 在許多情況下,兩者可以互換,但細微差別在於 for 更具體指向應用目標,而 on 更偏向於主題內容。
  • 與機構或組織名稱連用時,通常使用 protocol of(例如:the protocol of the Royal Court)。

對比例句: EN: The laboratory has a strict protocol for handling hazardous materials. 翻譯: 實驗室有一套處理危險材料的嚴格協議。

EN:The countries signed a new protocol on environmental cooperation.

翻譯:各國簽署了一份關於環境合作的新議定書。

總結建議

在表示協議的「適用對象」時多用 protocol for,而在說明協議的「主題內容」時則可選用 protocol on,根據想強調的重點選擇即可。

易混淆對比

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

protocol vs procedure

protocol 強調正式、標準化的規則或格式,特別用於外交、科技或網路通訊;procedure 則泛指執行任務或解決問題的一般步驟或方法。

protocol vs etiquette

protocol 指正式、官方的禮儀規則,通常與國家、組織或特定儀式相關;etiquette 則指社會上約定俗成的禮貌與行為規範。

protocol vs guideline

protocol 是必須遵循的嚴格程序或標準;guideline 則是提供方向與建議的指導原則,允許一定彈性。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,當引述或提及某項既定的規則、程序或官方說法時,常會使用 "protocol" 這個字,語氣上帶有「根據規定...」或「按照程序...」的意味。 EN: According to protocol, we have to submit the report by Friday. 翻譯: 根據規定,我們必須在星期五前提交報告。

EN:The hotel's safety protocol requires guests to assemble in the lobby during a drill.

翻譯:飯店的安全程序要求客人在演習時到大廳集合。

語氣強調

在非正式對話中,使用 "protocol" 可以為陳述增添正式感或權威性,用以強調某個行動是必要的、標準的,或不容忽視的。 EN: It's not just a suggestion; it's company protocol. 翻譯: 這不只是建議,這是公司規定。

EN:There's a whole protocol for handling customer complaints, so please follow it.

翻譯:處理客戶投訴是有一整套程序的,請務必遵守。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語言時,有時會用 "protocol" 作為一個填充詞,特別是在討論流程、步驟或正式安排的情境下,用以爭取思考時間。 EN: So the next step, the protocol... uh, calls for a team review. 翻譯: 所以下一步,那個程序... 呃,要求團隊進行審查。

EN:We need to, you know, follow the proper protocol... before making any announcements.

翻譯:我們需要,你知道的,遵循正確的程序... 然後才能發布任何消息。

正式書寫注意:在正式報告、學術論文或法律文件中,應避免將 "protocol" 用於上述口語中的停頓填充功能。書面語應力求精準、連貫,直接陳述程序或規定的內容即可,無需加入口語化的猶豫或填充詞。

常見短語

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

follow protocol

verb + protocol

遵循協議/程序

establish a protocol

verb + a + protocol

制定協議/程序

violate protocol

verb + protocol

違反協議/程序

standard protocol

adjective + protocol

標準程序/協議

security protocol

noun + protocol

安全協議/程序

communication protocol

noun + protocol

通訊協定

strict protocol

adjective + protocol

嚴格的程序/協議

break with protocol

verb + with + protocol

打破慣例/不按程序

常見錯誤

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

×We need to follow the protocol for this situation.

We need to follow the protocol for this situation.

雖然 'protocol' 是可數名詞,但在指「一套規定程序」時,通常用單數形式,前面常加定冠詞 'the'。只有在指多種不同的協議或程序時才用複數。

×Let's check the safety protocol before we start the machine.

Let's check the safety procedure before we start the machine.

'Protocol' 通常指正式、官方的規則或禮儀程序,特別在外交、科學或技術領域。'Procedure' 則指一般的步驟或方法,適用範圍更廣。日常操作步驟通常用 'procedure'。

×We established protocol for data sharing.

We established a protocol for data sharing.

當 'protocol' 指「一套特定的規則或程序」時,是可數名詞,前面需要加冠詞(a/the)或所有格代名詞(our, their)。只有在固定片語如 'by protocol' 中可能省略冠詞。

×The protocols was followed carefully.

The protocols were followed carefully.

當 'protocol' 使用複數形式時,動詞必須使用複數形式與其一致。學習者有時會因為專有名詞的感覺而誤用單數動詞。

×Business protocol in Japan includes exchanging business cards with both hands.

Business etiquette in Japan includes exchanging business cards with both hands.

'Protocol' 強調正式的官方規則或程序,而 'etiquette' 指社會或文化上的禮節、行為規範。商務禮儀通常使用 'business etiquette'。

詞形變化

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