| 单词 | television |
| 释义 | television television /ˈtel.ɪ.vɪʒ.ən/ /ˌtel.ɪˈvɪʒ-/ aep /-ə-/ noun [C or U] (ALSO TV, UK INFORMAL telly) ► A1 a device shaped like a box with a screen that receives electrical signals and changes them into moving images and sound, or the method or business of sending images and sound by electrical signals: » a 3D/an HD television» Could you turn the television down?» It's one of the few television programmes that I always make a point of watching.» Is there anything interesting on television tonight?» Clare has worked in television since she left college.» Your problem is that you watch too much television.Thesaurus+: ↑TelevisionWord partners for television• ♯watch television• ♯see/♯watch sth on television• ♯appear on television• be ♯aired/♯broadcast/♯shown on television• be ♯glued to the television• ♯on (the) television• a television ♯channel/♯presenter/♯programme/♯series• ♯children's/♯daytime/♯prime-time televisionCollocations:–Types-lu. local/national/network/ public television» The minister made the pledge on national television.-lu. digital/pay-per-view/satellite/terrestrial television» More viewers are now watching satellite and digital television.–Adjectives-lu. daytime/popular/prime-time television» The interview is to be broadcast on prime-time television.-lu. live television» Millions saw the match on live television.-lu. children's television» She started her career in children's television.–Verbs-lu. watch television» We spent the evening watching television.-lu. see/watch sth on television» I saw the race on television.-lu. appear on television» The President appeared on television to deny the reports.-lu. be aired on/broadcast on/shown on television» Footage of the events was shown on television on Wednesday evening.-lu. be glued to the television» This latest show has had thousands of people glued to their televisions.–Prepositions-lu. on (the) television» I think there's too much violence on television.-lu. [be/work, etc.] in television» He has worked in television and the theatre.-lu. for television» He appeared in two films made for television.–Nouns-lu. a television screen/set» He's a familiar face on our television screens.-lu. television coverage/footage/pictures» The story has had a lot of television coverage.-lu. a television programme/series/show» The town is the setting for a new television series.-lu. a television appearance/broadcast/campaign/interview» He made the allegations in a recent television appearance.-lu. a television channel/network/station» He owns the country's main independent television channel.-lu. a television audience/viewer» The network's share of the television audience has declined sharply.-lu. a television commentator/personality/presenter/producer» She is one of the country's favourite television personalities.-lu. a television camera/crew/studio» I'd never seen as many television cameras or as many reporters.-lu. television advertising/commercials» The company has put a lot of money into television advertising.-lu. television ratings» Medical dramas often top the television ratings.-lu. television comedy/documentary/drama/news» I tend to watch television news instead of reading newspapers. • • • Extra Examples:» Our new television has a very clear picture.» You said we could watch television when we've finished our homework.» The news on television tonight was very depressing, as usual.» Because of television, many people have lost the art of conversation .» I wish they'd show more dramas and documentaries on television, instead of all these quizzes and reality TV shows..Common mistake: television! Remember: the most usual preposition to use with television is on:! Don't say 'in/at television', say on television:» What's on television tonight? |
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