1. to store sounds or moving images using a device
使用設備儲存聲音或動態影像
She is recording her voice for the podcast.
她正在為播客錄製自己的聲音。
The security camera is recording everything that happens.
監視攝影機正在錄下發生的一切。
Recording Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
recording
verb
快速理解
What does "Recording" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Recording"?
指將聲音、影像或數據等資訊保存下來的行為或結果。
- 1
錄製（聲音/影像）
EN: capturing sound or video onto a device for later playback.
翻譯: 將聲音或影像捕捉並儲存到設備中，以便之後播放。
- 2
記錄（數據/資訊）
EN: keeping a written or electronic account of information or data.
翻譯: 以書面或電子形式保存資訊或數據的紀錄。
- 3
灌錄（音樂/專輯）
EN: producing a music album or track in a studio.
翻譯: 在錄音室製作音樂專輯或曲目。
小提醒：注意 'recording' 作名詞時，常指已錄製好的『錄音』或『錄影』成品，例如 'a voice recording'（一段語音錄音）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Recording" in English）
How to pronounce "Recording" in English?"Recording" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Recording" from YouTube Videos
Half a million secrets | Frank Warren
TED
“Voicemail recording- First saved voice message. Grandma, ♫ It's somebody's birthday today, ♫ ♫. Somebody's birthday today, ♫ ♫.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Recording"?How does "Recording" change by context?
2. to make a permanent copy of music, a performance, or data
將音樂、表演或數據製作成永久副本
The band spent a week in the studio recording their new album.
樂團花了一週在錄音室錄製他們的新專輯。
The software automatically records your progress.
該軟體會自動記錄你的進度。
3. to write down or register information officially
正式寫下或登記資訊
The secretary recorded the minutes of the meeting.
秘書記錄了會議的紀要。
The thermometer recorded the highest temperature of the year.
溫度計記錄下了今年的最高溫。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Recording"?How to make natural sentences with "Recording"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| record + noun | 錄製（某物） | He is recording a new album. (他正在錄製一張新專輯。) |
| record + noun + V-ing | 錄製（某物）正在做某事 | The camera recorded the bird building a nest. (攝影機錄下了那隻鳥築巢的過程。) |
| record + that-clause | 記錄下（某事） | The historian recorded that the battle took place in winter. (歷史學家記錄下那場戰役發生在冬天。) |
| record + wh-clause | 記錄下（如何、何時、何地等） | Please record how much water you drink each day. (請記錄你每天喝多少水。) |
| be recorded + as + noun/adj | 被記載為… | The event was recorded as a great success. (這次活動被記載為一次巨大的成功。) |
| record + on + noun | 在（某媒介）上錄製 | They recorded the interview on tape. (他們將訪談錄在磁帶上。) |
用法說明
How is "Recording" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Recording"?
recording doing vs recording to do
- recording doing 通常用於描述一個正在進行或習慣性的錄製行為，強調過程或活動本身。
- recording to do 則常用於表示一個特定的、有目的的錄製行動，特別是為了某個目標或意圖而錄製。
- 當談論「記得」或「忘記」是否完成了錄製時，recording doing 指記得/忘記錄製過程本身，而 recording to do 指記得/忘記要去執行錄製這個任務。
- 在動詞 stop 之後，recording doing 表示停止正在進行的錄製，而 recording to do 表示停下來（去做另一件事）以便開始錄製。 EN: I remember recording the meeting; the file is on my computer. 翻譯: 我記得錄了會議；檔案就在我電腦裡。
EN:I must remember to record the webinar tomorrow at 3 PM.
翻譯:我必須記得在明天下午三點錄製那場網路研討會。
EN:She stopped recording the interview to answer the phone.
翻譯:她停止錄製訪談，去接電話。
EN:She stopped to record the bird's song.
翻譯:她停下來，以便錄製鳥鳴聲。
總結建議
一般情況下，使用 recording doing 來描述已發生或正在進行的錄製活動，而使用 recording to do 來表達計畫中或目的性的錄製意圖。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Recording" and similar words?How to choose "Recording" vs alternatives?
recording vs taping
「recording」泛指任何形式的錄製（聲音、影像、數據），而「taping」通常特指使用磁帶（錄音帶、錄影帶）進行錄製，在現代數位時代較少使用。
recording vs documenting
「recording」專注於捕捉並儲存聲音或影像的原始內容，而「documenting」則強調系統性地記錄事實、過程或事件，通常包含整理、分析或書面報告。
recording vs capturing
「recording」通常指一段時間內連續性的錄製（如對話、影片），而「capturing」更常指捕捉單一瞬間的畫面、影像或數據點。
口語用法
How is "Recording" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Recording"?
引述
在對話中，常用來引述或轉述自己或他人正在或將要做的事。 EN: So I was recording a video for my mom when the doorbell rang. 翻譯: 所以我當時正在錄一段影片給我媽，門鈴就響了。
EN:She said she's recording the meeting, so don't worry about taking notes.
翻譯:她說她會錄下會議，所以不用擔心做筆記。
語氣強調
用進行式或加重語氣來強調正在進行的動作，或表達即將開始的動作。 EN: I am literally recording right now, can you be quiet for a second? 翻譯: 我現在真的在錄音，你可以安靜一下嗎？
EN:Okay, everyone, I'm about to start recording, so let's begin.
翻譯:好了各位，我準備要開始錄了，我們開始吧。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語言時，用來填充停頓，表示動作的持續或意圖。 EN: I'm just... recording my thoughts here, give me a moment. 翻譯: 我只是在...記錄一下我的想法，等我一下。
EN:So what I was doing was, you know, recording the audio, and then the app crashed.
翻譯:所以我當時在做的是，你知道的，錄製音訊，然後應用程式就當掉了。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面報告或學術寫作中，應避免使用上述口語化的引述或填充停頓的用法，宜直接使用「record」或更精確的術語（如「document」、「capture」）來陳述事實。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Recording"?What fixed phrases with "Recording" should I remember?
recording studio
noun
錄音室
start recording
verb phrase
開始錄音/錄影
live recording
noun
現場錄音/實況錄製
recording device
noun
錄音/錄影裝置
stop recording
verb phrase
停止錄音/錄影
recording session
noun
錄音時段/錄製會議
voice recording
noun
語音錄音
recording equipment
noun
錄音設備
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Recording"?Which "Recording" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I am recording a video now.
✓I am recording a video.
The word 'recording' already implies the action is happening in the present. Adding 'now' is redundant and unnatural in most contexts.
×He recorded down the lecture.
✓He recorded the lecture.
The verb 'record' does not need the particle 'down'. 'Record' by itself means to capture and store audio/video/data.
×The studio is used for record music.
✓The studio is used for recording music.
After the preposition 'for', we need a noun or a gerund (verb+ing). 'Recording' functions as a gerund here.
×I need to make a recording of my voice.
✓I need to record my voice.
While 'make a recording' is not grammatically wrong, it is wordy. The simpler and more common verb 'record' is preferred.
×The data was recording automatically.
✓The data was recorded automatically.
In the passive voice, we use the past participle 'recorded', not the present participle 'recording'.
×We spent the afternoon recording for our new song.
✓We spent the afternoon recording our new song.
The preposition 'for' is unnecessary when 'record' has a direct object (e.g., 'our new song'). Use 'record' + direct object.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Recording"?What are tense/participle forms of "Recording"?
records(3rd_singular)recording(present_participle)recorded(past)recorded(past_participle)