Spectrum Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

spectrum

noun

快速理解

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

「spectrum」主要指一系列連續變化的範圍,涵蓋物理學、社會觀點及各種性質。

  1. 1

    物理學:光譜

    EN: the band of colors produced when light is dispersed, as in a rainbow.

    翻譯: 指光線分散後產生的色帶,例如彩虹中的顏色。

  2. 2

    範圍、系列

    EN: a complete range of opinions, ideas, or possibilities.

    翻譯: 指意見、想法或可能性的完整範圍。

  3. 3

    頻譜

    EN: the entire range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation.

    翻譯: 指電磁輻射所有波長的整個範圍。

  4. 4

    連續體

    EN: a continuous sequence or range of a particular quality.

    翻譯: 指某種特質的連續序列或範圍。

小提醒:注意「spectrum」在社會議題中常指「意見光譜」,例如「across the political spectrum」意指「跨越整個政治立場範圍」,而非單一觀點。

發音(How to Pronounce "Spectrum" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Spectrum" from YouTube Videos

Users You Don't Want by Michael Seibel

Y Combinator

so this kind of like users using your product for a whole variety of things, I like to think about it more like on a spectrum: mm-hmm, like there's the user who's using your product as intended-

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. the entire range of different colors of light, seen when white light is separated

光譜,當白光被分離時所見到的所有不同顏色的完整範圍

A prism splits sunlight into the colors of the spectrum.

棱鏡將陽光分解成光譜中的各種顏色。

The rainbow shows a beautiful natural spectrum.

彩虹展現出美麗的自然光譜。

2. a wide range of related ideas, opinions, or things

一系列廣泛相關的觀點、意見或事物

The political party includes members from across the entire political spectrum.

這個政黨的成員涵蓋了整個政治光譜。

The conference covered a broad spectrum of topics in modern science.

這場會議涵蓋了現代科學的廣泛主題。

3. the range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation

電磁輻射的頻率範圍

Radio waves and X-rays are at opposite ends of the electromagnetic spectrum.

無線電波和X射線位於電磁波譜的兩端。

Astronomers use different parts of the spectrum to study celestial objects.

天文學家利用光譜的不同部分來研究天體。

4. a continuous sequence or range of a particular quality or condition

某種特定品質或狀況的連續序列或範圍

Autism is now understood as a spectrum disorder, with symptoms varying widely.

自閉症現在被理解為一種譜系障礙,其症狀差異很大。

There is a spectrum of opinions on how to address climate change.

關於如何應對氣候變化,存在著一系列不同的意見。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Spectrum"?How to make natural sentences with "Spectrum"?
PatternMeaningExample
across the spectrum涵蓋整個範圍The policy received support from voters across the political spectrum. (這項政策獲得了整個政治光譜上選民的支持。)
a broad/wide spectrum of + noun廣泛的...範圍The university offers a broad spectrum of courses in the humanities. (這所大學提供廣泛的人文學科課程。)
at one end of the spectrum在光譜的一端At one end of the spectrum are those who advocate for radical change. (在光譜的一端是那些主張徹底變革的人。)
the full spectrum of + noun...的完整光譜/全部範圍The exhibition showcases the full spectrum of the artist's work. (這次展覽展示了這位藝術家作品的完整光譜。)
on the spectrum在光譜上(常指自閉症譜系)The child was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. (這名兒童被診斷為在自閉症譜系上。)
spectrum from A to B從A到B的範圍The opinions expressed represented a spectrum from enthusiastic support to outright opposition. (所表達的意見代表了從熱情支持到徹底反對的整個範圍。)

用法說明

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

spectrum of vs spectrum for

  • spectrum of + [名詞] 用於指稱某個特定領域、概念或群體所包含的完整範圍或系列。
  • spectrum for + [名詞/動名詞] 則用於說明某個特定目的、用途或行動所適用的範圍。
  • 當描述一個從一端到另一端的連續性範圍時,通常使用 spectrum of
  • 在較正式的學術或技術語境中,spectrum of 的使用遠比 spectrum for 更為常見。 EN: The course covers a broad spectrum of political ideologies. 翻譯: 這門課程涵蓋了廣泛的政治意識形態譜系。

EN:This tool is useful across the spectrum for data analysis.

翻譯:這個工具在整個數據分析領域都很有用。

EN:She experienced the full spectrum of human emotions.

翻譯:她體驗了人類情感的完整光譜。

EN:The new policy has implications across the spectrum for managing public health.

翻譯:這項新政策對管理公共衛生的各個層面都有影響。

總結建議

在大多數情況下,描述某事物內含的範圍應使用 "spectrum of",而 "spectrum for" 則用於指出該範圍所適用的特定目的或領域。

易混淆對比

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

spectrum vs range

「spectrum」強調連續性、漸變性,常指光譜或思想、觀點的完整連續體;「range」則更通用,指任何從最低到最高的變化範圍,不一定強調中間的連續漸變。

spectrum vs continuum

「spectrum」和「continuum」都指連續體,但「spectrum」更常指由不同成分(如顏色、觀點)組成的可辨識序列;「continuum」則更抽象,強調無間斷的整體性。

spectrum vs array

「spectrum」指具有內在順序或漸變特性的連續序列;「array」則指精心排列或展示的一組事物,強調多樣性與陳列,但不一定具有內在的連續性。

口語用法

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

引述

在對話中,當引述或提及他人對某個議題的廣泛看法時,常用 "the spectrum" 來概括。 EN: When we discussed politics, he mentioned opinions from across the entire spectrum. 翻譯: 當我們討論政治時,他提到了來自整個政治光譜的意見。

EN:On the spectrum of movie genres, her taste leans heavily towards indie films.

翻譯:在電影類型的譜系中,她的品味明顯偏向獨立製片電影。

語氣強調

為了強調範圍之廣或差異之大,會在 "spectrum" 前加上 "whole"、"entire" 或 "broad" 等詞來加強語氣。 EN: The responses we got ran the whole spectrum from enthusiastic support to outright hostility. 翻譯: 我們得到的反應涵蓋了整個光譜,從熱情支持到公然敵意都有。

EN:There's a broad spectrum of skills needed for this project, not just technical ones.

翻譯:這個專案需要的能力光譜很廣,不僅僅是技術層面。

停頓填充

在思考如何描述一個複雜或多元的情況時,說話者可能會用 "a spectrum of..." 作為短暫停頓,以組織思緒並引出後續列舉。 EN: The causes are complex—it's really a spectrum of social, economic, and historical factors. 翻譯: 原因很複雜——這確實是一系列社會、經濟和歷史因素的綜合體。

EN:We offer a spectrum of services, you know, from consulting to full implementation.

翻譯:我們提供一系列的服務,你知道的,從諮詢到全面實施都有。

正式寫作注意:在正式學術或技術寫作中,"spectrum" 應精確定義其測量範圍(如電磁波譜)或用於嚴謹的分類體系。口語中較鬆散的比喻用法(如 "a spectrum of options")在正式文體中宜替換為更精確的詞彙,例如 "a range of options"、"a variety of options" 或 "a continuum"。

常見短語

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

wide spectrum

adjective + spectrum

廣泛的範圍

broad spectrum

adjective + spectrum

廣泛的範圍;廣譜的

across the spectrum

prepositional phrase

跨越整個範圍;各方各面

on one end of the spectrum

prepositional phrase

在範圍的一端

visible spectrum

adjective + spectrum

可見光譜

autism spectrum

noun + spectrum

自閉症譜系

cover the spectrum

verb + spectrum

涵蓋整個範圍

常見錯誤

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

×It is a spectrum of opinions.

It is a spectrum of opinions.

雖然 "spectrum" 以 s 開頭,但發音是 /ˈspɛktrəm/,第一個音是子音 /s/,因此使用冠詞 "a",而非 "an"。許多學習者會誤以為 s 開頭的字都用 "an"。

×We observed a wide spectrums of light.

We observed a wide spectrum of light.

"Spectrum" 的複數形式可以是 "spectra" 或 "spectrums",但在大多數日常及學術情境中,"spectrum" 作為可數名詞時,其複數常用 "spectra"。然而,當它作為單數名詞與 "a wide/broad/full" 等形容詞連用時,指的是單一的、範圍廣泛的連續體,應使用單數形式 "spectrum"。錯誤例句中在單數形容詞後使用了複數形式。

×Our team has skills in a wide spectrum.

Our team has skills across a wide spectrum.

當要表達「涵蓋某個範圍」或「遍及整個範圍」時,常使用介系詞 "across" 或 "throughout" 與 "spectrum" 搭配,例如 "across the spectrum"。僅用 "in a spectrum" 可能暗示「在光譜內部」,而非「涵蓋整個範圍」。

×The device can detect electromagnetic spectrum.

The device can detect the electromagnetic spectrum. / The device can detect electromagnetic spectra.

"Spectrum" 作為特定領域(如物理學的電磁波譜)的專有名詞時,常與定冠詞 "the" 連用,例如 "the electromagnetic spectrum"。作為一般可數名詞時,則視上下文需要冠詞(a/the)或使用複數形式。錯誤例句中缺少必要的冠詞。

×The store offers a price spectrum from $10 to $100.

The store offers a price range from $10 to $100.

雖然 "spectrum" 和 "range" 都有「範圍」的意思,但 "spectrum" 更強調一個連續性的整體,其中包含漸進的變化、程度或類型,常用於抽象概念(如意見、信仰)或科學中的連續波譜。對於具體的數字區間(如價格、年齡),通常使用 "range" 更為自然。

×There are many opinions on the spectrum.

There are many opinions across the spectrum. / There is a spectrum of opinions.

表達「在光譜上」有不同立場或意見時,習慣使用 "across the spectrum" 或 "throughout the spectrum" 來表示分布於整個範圍。使用 "on the spectrum" 可能讓人誤解為「在(自閉症)譜系上」,這是該片語一個特定的現代用法。描述「一系列的意見」則常用 "a spectrum of opinions"。

詞形變化

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