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单词 record
释义 record

record /ˈrek.ɔːd/ aep /-ɚd/

adjective
F0 at a higher level than ever achieved before: » The long hot summer has led to a record harvest this year.» Inflation has reached record levels.» We finished the work in record time (= faster than had ever been done before).Thesaurus+: ↑Successful (things or people)
noun (INFORMATION)
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B2 [C or U] a piece of information or a description of an event that is written on paper or stored on a computer:
» The weather centre keeps a record of the weather.» This summer has been the hottest on record (= the hottest summer known about).Thesaurus+: ↑Information and messagesThesaurus+: ↑Pieces of writing
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B2 [C] information about someone or something that is stored by the police or by a doctor:
» A person's medical records are confidential.» He is well known to the police and has a long criminal record (= a list kept by the police of his previous crimes).Thesaurus+: ↑Information and messagesThesaurus+: ↑The police generally
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C2 [C] the facts that are known about a person or a company and the actions they have done in the past:
» I won't fly with an airline that has a bad safety record (= whose aircraft have often had accidents).Thesaurus+: ↑Official documents
for the record
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F0 something that you say before you tell someone something important that you want them to remember:
» And, just for the record, we were never any more than good friends.Thesaurus+: ↑Honesty, openness and sincerityWord partners for record noun (INFORMATION) have/keep a record check/consult records destroy/falsify records an accurate/detailed/permanent record records indicate/reveal/show a record of sth [hottest/lowest, etc.] on record record keepingWord partners for record noun (MUSIC) make/release a record a best-selling/hit record record company/deal/industry/producerWord partners for record noun (BEST) establish/set a record hold a record beat/break/equal/smash a record an all-time/unbeaten/unbroken record a new/previous record the record for sth/doing sth [world, British, etc.] record holderWord Builder:Nouns: record, recorder, recordingAdjectives: recordedVerbs: recordCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a complete/comprehensive/detailed record» They kept a comprehensive record of all transactions.-lu. an accurate/careful/exact/permanent record» Are you convinced that this is an accurate record of the events that occurred that night?–Types-lu. dental/hospital/medical records» Dental records were used to confirm the man's identity.-lu. archaeological/birth/death/historical records» They were able to construct an impression of the period through photographs and historical records.-lu. bank/billing/financial records» Investigators began reviewing the unions's financial records.-lu. court/police/prison/school records» Police records confirm that this man was a convicted criminal.-lu. government/official/public/state/voting records» No official record of his stay at the hotel was ever kept.-lu. a computer/electronic/handwritten/photographic/written record» We have no written record of a booking.–Verbs-lu. have/keep a record (of sth)» I usually keep a record of how much I've spent.-lu. check/consult records» They identified the woman by consulting dental records.-lu. destroy/falsify records» They had falsified records in order to avoid being prosecuted.-lu. records indicate/reveal/show/suggest» Our records show that you have not made a payment for several weeks.-lu. records begin/exist/survive» No court record survives of any punishment against her in the witchcraft case of 1680.–Prepositions-lu. a record of» They claimed they had no record of any such call being made.-lu. according to records» She had had three similar attacks, according to hospital records.-lu. [hottest, lowest, etc.] on record» This summer has been the hottest on record.-lu. off/on the record» Can we just talk off the record for a few moments?–Nouns-lu. record book/card/sheet» New customers are entered onto our client record sheet.-lu. record keeping» Careful record keeping helps to keep your accounts in order.–Phrases-lu. for the record» Just for the record, we were never any more than good friends.-lu. be on/go onrecord» I'd like it to go on record that I have strong reservations about this idea.-lu. put/set the record straight» She's decided to write her memoirs and set the record straight once and for all.
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Extra Examples:» The judge took the defendant's clean record into account when passing sentence.» It was one of the hottest Augusts on record.» You've got a proven work record, which gives you a big advantage.» We've put all our records on computer.» We keep your records on file for five years.
noun (MUSIC)
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B1 [C] a flat plastic disc on which music is recorded:
» Would you like to listen to some records?Thesaurus+: ↑Audio and video equipment
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B1 [C] a song or music that has been recorded and is available for the public to buy:
» The Beatles' first hit record was 'Love Me Do'.Thesaurus+: ↑Sound and image recordingsWord partners for record noun (INFORMATION) have/keep a record check/consult records destroy/falsify records an accurate/detailed/permanent record records indicate/reveal/show a record of sth [hottest/lowest, etc.] on record record keepingWord partners for record noun (MUSIC) make/release a record a best-selling/hit record record company/deal/industry/producerWord partners for record noun (BEST) establish/set a record hold a record beat/break/equal/smash a record an all-time/unbeaten/unbroken record a new/previous record the record for sth/doing sth [world, British, etc.] record holderCollocations:–Nouns-lu. record company/deal/industry/label/producer» They signed their first record deal after six months.-lu. record collection/player/shop/store» He needed an extra room to house his extensive record collection.–Types-lu. best-selling/hit/winning record» The Beatles first hit record was 'Love Me Do'.–Adjectives-lu. best/first/great record» Her first record reached number one in the charts.–Verbs-lu. make/release a record» The band made a regular appearance on a TV show before releasing a record.
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Extra Examples:» Many of the Rolling Stones' records have become rock classics.» Music companies have profited from the dominance of CDs over vinyl records.» Within a few years of their introduction, CDs were outselling vinyl records.» Their first record didn't even chart .» The group have just signed with a new record label.
noun [C] (BEST)
B1 the best or fastest ever done: » He ran the 100 metres in 9.79 seconds and broke/smashed the world record.» She set/established a new European record in the high jump.Thesaurus+: ↑Success and achievements , ↑Higher and lower points of achievement , ↑FailuresThesaurus+: ↑Scoring, winning and losing in sport , ↑Winning and defeating , ↑Losing and being defeatedWord partners for record noun (INFORMATION) have/keep a record check/consult records destroy/falsify records an accurate/detailed/permanent record records indicate/reveal/show a record of sth [hottest/lowest, etc.] on record record keepingWord partners for record noun (MUSIC) make/release a record a best-selling/hit record record company/deal/industry/producerWord partners for record noun (BEST) establish/set a record hold a record beat/break/equal/smash a record an all-time/unbeaten/unbroken record a new/previous record the record for sth/doing sth [world, British, etc.] record holderCollocations:–Types-lu. British/national/Olympic/world record» He won a gold medal in the pool at Munich, setting an Olympic record in the 400-metre freestyle.-lu. club/league/school record» He established the major league record for the highest batting average in a season.–Adjectives-lu. new/previous record» Senna set a new record by winning the first four races one after the other.-lu. all-time/unbeaten/unbroken record» Borg's unbeaten record of championship wins was finally broken.–Verbs-lu. establish/hold/set a record» She set a new European record in the high jump.-lu. break/equal/smash a record» He ran the 100 metres in 9.79 seconds and smashed the world record.–Nouns-lu. [world, British, etc.] record holder» He was an Olympic champion and former world record holder.–Prepositions-lu. the record for» I've broken the school record for cross-country running.
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Extra Examples:» Christie has clipped a tenth of a second off the record.» It was her first crack at beating the record.» Fitzgerald is keen to emulate Martin's record of three successive world titles.» He failed in his attempt to break the record.» His time for the 100 metres surpassed the previous world record by one hundredth of a second.record /rɪˈkɔːd/ aep /-ˈkɔːrd/

verb [T] (STORE ELECTRONICALLY) ↑Verb Endings for record
A2 to store sounds or moving pictures using electronic equipment so that they can be heard or seen later: » Cliff Richard has recorded more number one hit songs than any other British pop star.» We recorded their wedding on video.» I tried to phone her, but all I got was a recorded message saying that she was away for the weekend.» Was the concert live or was it recorded (= made before being broadcast)?Thesaurus+: ↑Recording sounds and images
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Extra Examples:» She recorded her first CD at the age of 12.» The robbery had been recorded on a concealed security camera.» The microphone is used for recording sounds that are inaudible to the human ear.» The group has gone to Los Angeles to record their new album.» This camera records 1000 frames per second.
verb [T] (STORE INFORMATION) ↑Verb Endings for record
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B2 to keep information for the future, by writing it down or storing it on a computer:
» She records everything that happens to her in her diary.» Unemployment is likely to reach the highest total that has ever been recorded.» [+ that] In his journal, Captain Scott recorded that he and his companions were weakened by lack of food.» LEGAL The coroner recorded (= decided) a verdict of accidental death.Thesaurus+: ↑Writing and typingThesaurus+: ↑Recording sounds and images
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C1 If a device records a measurement, it shows that measurement:
» The thermometer recorded a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius.Thesaurus+: ↑Weighing and measuringWord Builder:Nouns: record, recorder, recordingAdjectives: recordedVerbs: record
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Extra Examples:» Travel agencies have recorded a falling-off in bookings this summer.» This was the diary in which Gina recorded her innermost thoughts and secrets.» The scientists have been recording levels of pollution in the area for the last 15 years.» The role of the stenographer was to record the exchanges that took place in the courtroom.» The rings in the trunk of the tree record the amount by which it grew each year.
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