1. to flow or move continuously in a current or line
（液體、氣體等）流動，流淌
Tears streamed down her face.
淚水從她的臉上流下。
Sunlight streamed through the window.
陽光從窗戶流瀉而入。
Stream Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
stream
verb
快速理解
What does "Stream" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Stream"?
「stream」作動詞時，主要指液體或氣體的流動，以及數據或媒體的連續傳輸。
- 1
液體/氣體流動
EN: to flow or pour out in a continuous current
翻譯: （液體或氣體）流動，流出
- 2
數據/媒體串流
EN: to transmit or receive data, especially video or audio, in a continuous flow over the internet
翻譯: （透過網路）串流傳輸或接收（影音等數據）
- 3
人群移動
EN: to move in a continuous flow in one direction
翻譯: （人群）川流不息地移動
- 4
光線照射
EN: to shine or pour in a steady flow
翻譯: （光線）照射，傾瀉
小提醒：注意「stream」在科技領域常指「串流媒體」，如「stream a movie」，與液體「流動」的意象相關但用法不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Stream" in English）
How to pronounce "Stream" in English?"Stream" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Stream" from YouTube Videos
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“uh, we basically wanted to get out of talent's way and say, hey, you focus on, you know, take a page from what emma was talking about: creating the drama of a stream, creating something that's going to be entertaining and that's going to build a community of followers around your character and around multiple characters as we expand.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Stream"?How does "Stream" change by context?
2. to transmit or receive data (like audio or video) over the internet in a continuous flow
（在網路上）串流播放（音訊、視訊等）
We can stream the movie directly to our TV.
我們可以直接把電影串流到電視上播放。
Millions of people stream the show live every week.
每週有數百萬人線上串流直播觀看這個節目。
3. to move or proceed continuously in large numbers
（人群、車輛等）川流不息，絡繹不絕
Commuters streamed out of the train station.
通勤者絡繹不絕地走出火車站。
Cars streamed across the bridge during rush hour.
尖峰時段，車輛川流不息地駛過大橋。
4. to arrange school students into groups based on their ability
（按能力）將（學生）分班，分組
The school streams pupils into different math classes.
這所學校按能力將學生分到不同的數學班。
She was streamed into the advanced English group.
她被分到了高階英語組。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Stream"?How to make natural sentences with "Stream"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| stream + noun | 播放（某媒體內容） | I stream music on my phone. (我在手機上串流音樂。) |
| stream + from + place | 從（某處）串流 | We stream movies from that service. (我們從那個服務串流電影。) |
| stream + to + device/place | 串流到（某裝置或地點） | He streamed the game to his TV. (他把比賽串流到電視上。) |
| be + streaming | 正在串流播放 | The concert is streaming live right now. (演唱會正在進行現場直播。) |
| stream + adv. (e.g., continuously, smoothly) | （以某種方式）流動或播放 | Data streams continuously from the sensor. (數據從感測器持續流出。) |
用法說明
How is "Stream" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Stream"?
stream doing vs stream to do
- stream + V-ing 通常描述一個正在進行或習慣性的觀看/收聽行為，強調活動本身。
- stream + to + V 則常表示觀看/收聽的「目的」或「意圖」，尤其是在談論未來計劃或特定目標時。
- 在表達「喜歡」或「偏好」時，兩種結構常可互換，但 stream + V-ing 更側重於一般喜好，而 stream + to + V 可能更側重於特定場合的選擇。
對比例句： EN: We usually stream watching a movie together on Friday nights. 翻譯: 我們通常週五晚上會一起串流看電影。
EN:I logged in to stream to watch the latest episode as soon as it dropped.
翻譯:我登入帳號，是為了在新集數一上架就串流觀看。
總結建議
在描述習慣性活動時，使用 "stream + V-ing"；若要強調觀看目的或未來計劃，則使用 "stream + to + V"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Stream" and similar words?How to choose "Stream" vs alternatives?
stream vs flow
「stream」通常指液體、氣體或數據的連續流動，強調持續且順暢的過程；「flow」則更通用，可描述任何事物的移動或進展，包括抽象概念如想法或時間。
stream vs pour
「stream」描述細長、連續的流動，通常較輕柔或穩定；「pour」則指大量液體快速傾瀉或倒出，強調流量大且集中。
stream vs trickle
「stream」指穩定且連續的流動，流量通常中等或明顯；「trickle」則描述緩慢、細微的滴流或少量移動。
口語用法
How is "Stream" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Stream"?
引述
在口語中，"stream" 常用來引述或轉述他人正在進行的線上活動，尤其是觀看或收聽行為。 EN: She was like, "I'm just gonna stream a movie tonight." 翻譯: 她當時就說：「我今晚就打算串流看部電影。」
EN:He texted me, "Can't talk, streaming the game live."
翻譯:他傳訊息給我：「現在不能講話，正在直播看比賽。」
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，會用 "stream" 的進行式或重複使用來強調活動的即時性與持續性，帶有生動或投入的語氣。 EN: I'm literally streaming this concert right now, it's amazing! 翻譯: 我現在真的就在串流看這場演唱會，超棒的！
EN:We streamed and streamed until we fell asleep on the couch.
翻譯:我們就一直看一直看，最後在沙發上睡著了。
停頓填充
在組織句子或思考下一句話時，說話者可能會用 "stream" 的相關短語（如 "streaming stuff"）作為暫時的填充詞。 EN: What was I doing? Oh, just... streaming stuff online, you know. 翻譯: 我剛剛在做什麼？哦，就…在網上串流看些東西，你知道的。
EN:His hobby is, um, streaming, mostly gaming channels.
翻譯:他的興趣是，嗯，看串流，主要是遊戲頻道。
正式書寫注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免將 "stream" 用作上述口語中的引述或填充詞。建議使用更精確的書面語，如「觀看串流媒體」、「進行直播」或「線上收聽」，並保持句子結構完整。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Stream"?What fixed phrases with "Stream" should I remember?
stream live
stream + [adverb]
進行現場直播
stream on demand
stream + [prepositional phrase]
隨選串流
stream from
stream + from + [source]
從...串流
stream into
stream + into + [destination]
串流進入
stream content
stream + [noun]
串流內容
stream over the internet
stream + over + [medium]
透過網路串流
stream continuously
stream + [adverb]
持續串流
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Stream"?Which "Stream" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I streamed the movie on my computer.
✓I streamed the movie on my computer.
雖然句子本身正確，但中文學習者常誤以為 'stream' 僅指觀看影片。實際上，'stream' 也廣泛用於音樂、遊戲、資料等任何透過網路即時傳輸的內容。
×The water is streaming down from the mountain.
✓Water is streaming down the mountain.
使用 'stream' 描述水流時，通常不需要定冠詞 'the' 在 'water' 前面，除非特指某處的水。此外，介系詞 'from' 有時顯得多餘，'down the mountain' 更為自然。
×I will stream the concert tomorrow night.
✓I am going to stream the concert tomorrow night. / The concert will be streamed tomorrow night.
當描述已安排好的未來事件（如直播）時，使用現在進行式表示未來或使用被動語態比單純使用 'will' 更自然。'will' 在此情境下聽起來像臨時決定。
×Students streamed into the classroom in a line.
✓Students streamed into the classroom.
'stream into' 本身已隱含「連續不斷、魚貫而入」的意思，加上 'in a line' 顯得多餘且不自然。應避免這種冗餘描述。
×He streams on YouTube every day.
✓He streams on YouTube every day. / He live streams on YouTube every day.
句子本身正確，但中文學習者常混淆 'stream' 與 'live stream'。'Stream' 可泛指任何串流（包括預錄內容），而 'live stream' 特指即時直播。在強調「直播」時，使用 'live stream' 更精確。
×I streamed the file to download it.
✓I downloaded the file. / I streamed the file (without downloading it).
這是概念性錯誤。'Streaming'（串流）和 'downloading'（下載）是兩種不同的資料取得方式。串流是即時播放而不永久儲存在裝置上；下載則是將檔案完整儲存。兩者不應混淆。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Stream"?What are tense/participle forms of "Stream"?
streams(3rd_singular)streaming(present_participle)streamed(past)streamed(past_participle)