1. to hide or protect something by placing something in front of it
用遮蔽物擋住或保護某物
A tall hedge screens the garden from the road.
一道高高的樹籬將花園與道路隔開。
She screened her eyes from the sun with her hand.
她用手遮擋陽光以保護眼睛。
Screen Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
screen
verb
快速理解
What does "Screen" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Screen"?
「screen」作動詞時，主要表示遮擋、篩選或檢查的行為。
- 1
遮擋；遮蔽
EN: to hide or protect something from view or from something else
翻譯: 遮擋或保護某物，使其不被看見或免受其他事物影響。
- 2
篩選；審查
EN: to test or examine people or things to decide if they are suitable or safe
翻譯: 測試或檢查人員或物品，以決定其是否合適或安全。
- 3
放映；顯示
EN: to show a film, video, or image on a screen
翻譯: 在螢幕上播放電影、影片或顯示影像。
- 4
（用屏風等）隔開
EN: to separate one area from another with a screen or partition
翻譯: 用屏風或隔板將一個區域與另一個區域分開。
小提醒：注意「screen」作動詞時，常與介系詞「from」連用，表示「保護...免受...」，例如「screen someone from the sun」（為某人遮陽）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Screen" in English）
How to pronounce "Screen" in English?"Screen" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Screen" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Screen"?How does "Screen" change by context?
2. to test or examine people to find out if they have a particular disease or if they are suitable for something
對人進行檢查或測試，以確定是否患有特定疾病或是否適合某事物
All passengers were screened for fever at the airport.
所有乘客都在機場接受了發燒篩檢。
The company screens all job applicants carefully.
公司會仔細篩選所有求職者。
3. to show a film, television programme, etc. on a screen
在螢幕上播放電影、電視節目等
The documentary will be screened on national television tonight.
這部紀錄片將於今晚在國家電視台播出。
They screened the new Marvel movie at the film festival.
他們在電影節上放映了新的漫威電影。
4. to evaluate or investigate someone or something, especially to approve or reject them
評估或調查某人或某事，尤指以決定是否批准或拒絕
The security team screens all incoming packages.
安全團隊會檢查所有送來的包裹。
Calls are screened by an assistant before being put through.
電話會先由助理過濾，然後才轉接。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Screen"?How to make natural sentences with "Screen"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| screen + noun | 篩選、審查（某人或某物） | The company screens all applicants carefully. (公司會仔細篩選所有申請者。) |
| screen + noun + for + noun | 為…而篩選/檢查… | They screen all luggage for dangerous items. (他們檢查所有行李是否有危險物品。) |
| screen + noun + from + noun | 遮蔽、保護…免受… | The trees screen the house from the road. (這些樹木遮蔽了房屋，使其不被道路看見。) |
| be screened + for + noun | 接受…的檢查/篩檢 | All newborns are screened for hearing problems. (所有新生兒都接受聽力問題篩檢。) |
| screen + off + noun | 用屏風隔開… | We screened off part of the room to create a private area. (我們用屏風隔開房間的一部分，創造出一個私人區域。) |
用法說明
How is "Screen" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Screen"?
screen doing vs screen to do
- 動詞 screen 後接 doing 時，通常指「篩選、審查」的過程或一般性職責。
- 動詞 screen 後接 to do 時，常帶有明確目的，表示「為了某個特定目的而進行篩選或審查」。
- 在描述例行公事或持續性的審查工作時，使用 screen doing 較為自然。
- 當句子主語是「物」（如系統、程式）或強調篩選的即時、一次性目的時，使用 screen to do 更為常見。 EN: Our HR team screens all applicants meeting the basic criteria. 翻譯: 我們的人資團隊會篩選所有符合基本條件的申請者。
EN:The software screens incoming calls to block potential spam.
翻譯:這款軟體會過濾來電，以阻擋可能的垃圾電話。
總結建議
在描述例行篩選過程時使用 screen doing，強調特定篩選目的時則使用 screen to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Screen" and similar words?How to choose "Screen" vs alternatives?
screen vs conceal
「screen」通常指用實體物（如屏風、簾幕）或抽象方式（如資訊過濾）來遮蔽或保護；「conceal」則強調刻意隱藏，不讓人發現。
screen vs filter
「screen」作為動詞時，指系統性地審查、評估以決定接受或排除；「filter」則指通過特定標準或媒介分離出所需或不需要的部分。
screen vs shield
「screen」指用屏障隔開以提供隱私或部分保護；「shield」則強調積極、主動地防禦，以阻擋傷害或危險。
口語用法
How is "Screen" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Screen"?
引述
在轉述他人意見或想法時，常用來表示「篩選」或「審查」的動作。 EN: He said they screen all the applications manually. 翻譯: 他說他們會手動篩選所有的申請。
EN:She was like, "They screen every comment before posting."
翻譯:她當時說：「他們在發布前會審查每一條留言。」
語氣強調
在口語中，會加重語氣來表達「嚴格把關」或「仔細檢查」的意味。 EN: You really need to screen who you give your number to. 翻譯: 你真的得嚴格篩選要把電話號碼給誰。
EN:I'm telling you, they screen everyone at the door.
翻譯:我跟你說，他們在門口對每個人都仔細檢查。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，會用來填充停頓，常與「像是」、「就是」等口語詞連用。 EN: The process is... you know... screen for any red flags first. 翻譯: 流程是…你知道的…就是先篩選掉任何危險信號。
EN:What they do is, like, screen out the obvious spam.
翻譯:他們的做法就是，像是，把明顯的垃圾訊息篩掉。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面語中，應避免使用上述口語填充詞（如「你知道的」、「像是」），並建議使用更精確的動詞（如「審查」、「過濾」、「甄選」）來替代較為口語化的 "screen" 用法，以使行文更嚴謹。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Screen"?What fixed phrases with "Screen" should I remember?
screen out
screen out [sb/sth]
篩選掉、排除（不合格或不想要的人或物）
screen for
screen [sb/sth] for [sth]
為（某種疾病、特質或問題）進行篩檢
screen calls
screen calls
過濾來電（決定是否接聽）
screen off
screen off [sth]
用屏風或隔板隔開
screen adaptation
screen adaptation (of [sth])
（文學作品的）影視改編
screen test
give/have a screen test
試鏡
screen carefully
screen [sb/sth] carefully/thoroughly
仔細/徹底審查
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Screen"?Which "Screen" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×They screened the movie for the children.
✓They showed the movie to the children.
「screen」作動詞時，通常指「放映（電影）給特定觀眾看」，帶有「首映、試映」或「為特定群體放映」的正式含義。在一般「播放電影」的語境下，使用「show」或「play」更為自然。
×We need to screen all applications careful.
✓We need to screen all applications carefully.
「screen」作「審查、篩選」解時，是及物動詞，需要副詞來修飾這個動作，描述「如何」進行篩選。形容詞「careful」無法正確修飾動詞。
×The trees screen the wind.
✓The trees screen the house from the wind.
「screen」作「遮蔽、保護」解時，常用句型是「screen A from B」，表示「將A與B隔開以保護A」。僅用「screen + 受詞」語意不完整，需說明遮蔽了什麼以及隔開了什麼。
×I screened my eyes with my hand.
✓I shielded my eyes with my hand.
「screen」指遮蔽時，通常用於較大、較靜態或較正式的遮蔽物（如簾子、圍牆、樹籬）。用手快速遮擋眼睛的動作，更常使用「shield」、「cover」或「protect」。
×The software screens for viruses.
✓The software scans for viruses.
在科技或電腦領域，「screen」通常不與「virus」搭配。檢查電腦病毒的正確動詞是「scan」（掃描）或「check」。「screen」在科技上多用於「顯示（資訊）」或「篩選（數據）」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Screen"?What are tense/participle forms of "Screen"?
screens(3rd_singular)screening(present_participle)screened(past)screened(past_participle)