指應用科學知識來解決實際問題或創造工具與系統的廣泛概念。
科技總稱
EN: the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
翻譯: 為實際目的而應用科學知識
技術與設備
EN: the machinery and equipment developed from such knowledge
翻譯: 由此知識發展出的機械與設備
特定領域技術
EN: a particular method or technique used in a specific field
翻譯: 用於特定領域的特定方法或技術
科技影響
EN: the impact of technological advancement on society and life
翻譯: 科技進步對社會與生活的影響
小提醒：注意：'technology' 通常是不可數名詞，指整體概念。指具體的『一項技術』時，可用 'a piece of technology' 或 'a technology'。
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1. the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry
將科學知識應用於實際目的，特別是在工業領域
Modern medicine relies heavily on advanced technology.
現代醫學極度依賴先進的科技。
The company invests a lot in research and technology.
這家公司在研究與科技上投入了大量資金。
2. machinery and equipment developed from such scientific knowledge
從此類科學知識發展出來的機械與設備
The new factory uses the latest manufacturing technology.
新工廠使用了最新的製造技術。
We need to upgrade our office technology.
我們需要升級辦公室的科技設備。
3. the branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences
處理工程或應用科學的知識分支
He studied information technology at university.
他在大學主修資訊科技。
Biotechnology is a rapidly growing field of technology.
生物科技是一個快速成長的技術領域。
4. the methods, systems, and devices which are the result of scientific knowledge being used for practical purposes
將科學知識用於實際目的所產生的方法、系統與裝置
The technology behind this software is very complex.
這套軟體背後的技術非常複雜。
They developed a new technology for recycling plastic.
他們開發了一種回收塑膠的新技術。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| technology + noun | 技術 + 名詞 | The company invests in **technology research**. (這家公司投資於**技術研究**。) |
| adjective + technology | 形容詞 + 技術 | We need to adopt **advanced technology**. (我們需要採用**先進技術**。) |
| verb + technology | 動詞 + 技術 | The industry continues to **develop new technology**. (該產業持續**開發新技術**。) |
| technology + for + V-ing/noun | 用於…的技術 | This is a **technology for recycling** plastic. (這是一項**用於回收**塑膠的**技術**。) |
| the technology to + V | 用於…的技術 | We lack **the technology to predict** earthquakes accurately. (我們缺乏**準確預測**地震的**技術**。) |
| technology + verb (passive) | 技術被… | **New technology is being applied** in the medical field. (**新技術正被應用**於醫療領域。) |
EN:The new technology reduces carbon emissions by capturing it at the source.
翻譯:這項新技術透過在源頭捕捉的方式來減少碳排放。
EN:They are investing in technology to improve water purification.
翻譯:他們正投資於改善水淨化效果的技術。
EN:The filtration technology purifying the water is highly efficient.
翻譯:正在淨化水的這項過濾技術效率非常高。
表達技術的「目的」時用 technology to do，描述其「運作或功能」時則用 technology doing。
technology vs technique
「technology」指系統性的科學知識與應用，如電腦、網路等具體科技；「technique」則指完成特定任務的具體方法或技能。
technology vs science
「technology」強調科學知識的實際應用與工具；「science」則指透過系統性方法獲取知識的學科本身。
technology vs innovation
「technology」指現有的科技知識或工具；「innovation」則強調引入新想法、方法或產品，範圍更廣，不一定限於科技領域。
在對話中，當引述或提及一個廣義概念時，常會省略冠詞或使用代名詞。 EN: I'm not sure if that technology is ready yet. 翻譯: 我不確定那項技術是否已經準備好了。
EN:This new technology could change everything.
翻譯:這項新技術可能會改變一切。
為了強調科技帶來的影響或表達個人感受，常與「這麼」、「太」、「真是」等詞連用。 EN: The technology these days is just amazing. 翻譯: 現在的科技真是太驚人了。
EN:It's crazy how fast technology moves.
翻譯:科技發展的速度真是快得瘋狂。
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，會將「technology」作為一個概括性的填充詞，後面再補充說明。 EN: The main issue, technology-wise, is the cost. 翻譯: 主要的問題，就技術層面來說，是成本。
EN:We need to look at the whole... technology aspect of the project.
翻譯:我們需要看看整個專案的... 技術層面。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式報告中，應避免上述口語用法，需明確指出具體技術名稱（如「人工智慧」、「區塊鏈」）或使用更精確的術語，而非籠統地使用「technology」。
advances in technology
noun + in + technology
技術的進步
cutting-edge technology
adjective + technology
尖端科技、最先進的技術
technology sector
technology + noun
科技產業、技術領域
adopt new technology
verb + technology
採用新技術
technology-driven
technology + adjective
由技術驅動的、科技導向的
information technology (IT)
compound noun
資訊科技
technology expert
technology + noun
技術專家、科技專家
the pace of technology
noun + of + technology
技術發展的速度
×The technology are advancing rapidly.
✓Technology is advancing rapidly.
Technology is usually an uncountable noun when referring to the general concept or field. Use singular verb forms.
×We need to invest in new technology.
✓We need to invest in new technologies.
When referring to specific types or instances of technology (e.g., different devices, systems, methods), the plural form 'technologies' is often more appropriate.
×He works in technology industry.
✓He works in the technology industry.
The definite article 'the' is usually required before 'technology' when it is used as a modifier for a specific sector or field (e.g., the technology sector, the technology field).
×technolgy, technoligy, tecnology
✓technology
Common misspellings. Remember the correct spelling: t-e-c-h-n-o-l-o-g-y.
×We use a new technology to teach languages.
✓We use a new technique to teach languages.
Confusion with 'technique'. 'Technology' usually refers to machines, equipment, or systems. 'Technique' refers to a method or way of doing something.
×The technologies' impact is huge.
✓The impact of technology is huge. / Technology's impact is huge.
While the possessive form ('technology's') is grammatically possible, it is less common. Using 'of technology' (the impact of technology) is often more natural, especially in formal writing.