programme
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++pro·gramme1 British English, program American English /ˈprəʊɡræm $ ˈproʊ-/ ●●● S1 W1 noun [countable] 1 plan 计划PPPPLAN a series of actions which are designed to achieve something important 〔重大的〕计划，方案 the US space program 美国太空计划programme to do something a United Nations programme to control the spread of AIDS 联合国控制艾滋病传播计划programme of a programme of economic reforms 经济改革计划2 television/radio 电视/广播AMT something that you watch on television or listen to on the radio 〔电视或广播的〕节目 What’s your favourite television programme? 你最喜欢的电视节目是什么？ news and current affairs programmes 新闻时事节目programme about/on There’s a programme about killer whales next. 接下来要播放一个关于虎鲸的节目。see/watch a programme （观）看节目3 education 教育SE American English a course of study 课程 Stanford University’s MBA program 斯坦福大学的工商管理硕士课程 a research program 研究课程4 improvements 改善 actions that have been planned to keep something in good condition or improve something 计划 a new fitness programme 新的健身计划5 play/concert 戏剧/音乐会AP a small book or piece of paper that gives information about a play, concert etc and who the performers are 〔戏剧、音乐会等演出的〕说明书，节目单 a theatre programme 剧院节目单6 list of events 事务一览表APORDER/SEQUENCE a series of planned activities or events, or a list showing what order they will come in 〔活动的〕计划表，程序单programme for What’s the programme for tomorrow? 明天安排什么活动？programme of a programme of exhibitions throughout the year 全年的展览计划表► see thesaurus at plan7 machine 机器TEEMACHINEORDER/SEQUENCE a series of actions done in a particular order by a machine such as a washing machine 〔洗衣机等机器的〕工作程序 The light goes off when it finishes the programme. 工作程序结束之后指示灯熄灭。8. get with the program spoken informal especially American English used to tell someone to pay attention to what needs to be done, and to do it 该去做某事了 → program1n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: a series of actions which are designed to achieve something importantADJECTIVES/NOUN + programmean economic programmeThe party did not have a clear economic programme.a development programmeThis project is a central part of the development programme for the area.a reform programmeAfter the elections, they embarked on an ambitious reform programme.an expansion programmeThe company’s aggressive expansion program will double the size of the chain in the next four years.a building programmeWe will continue with our hospital building programme.a spending programmeThe government’s spending programme is the subject of vigorous debate.the space programme (=for sending vehicles into space)He was involved in the Soviet space programme.a major/massive programmeA major programme of modernisation is transforming public transport in London.an ambitious programmeThe European Community embarked on an ambitious programme of research.verbsembark on/launch a programme (=start it)The company has embarked on an expansion programme.carry out a programme (also implement a programme formal)They attempted to implement a programme of reform. THESAURUSprogramme British English, program American English /ˈprəʊɡræm/ something that you watch on television, or listen to on the radio 〔电视或电台的〕节目What’s your favourite television programme? 你最喜欢的电视节目是什么？I watched an interesting programme about Egypt last night. 昨晚我看了一档关于埃及的有趣节目。show /ʃəʊ/ a programme on television or the radio, especially an informal one in which people talk together, take part in a game etc 〔电视或电台的,尤指访谈、游戏等〕节目a late-night talk show 午夜访谈节目game shows 游戏节目She hosts a weekly call-in radio show called ‘Got a question?’ 她主持一档每周一次的热线广播节目,叫做《你问我答》。documentary /ˌdɒkjɑˈmentəri◂ $ ˌdɑːk-/ a programme that gives you facts and information about a serious subject, such as history, science, or social problems 纪录片a documentary about homeless people 有关无家可归者的纪录片a 50-minute television documentary 50 分钟的电视纪录片soap opera/soap /ˈsəʊp ˌɒpərə $ -ˌɑː-, səʊp/ a television or radio programme that tells an imaginary story about a group of people and their lives, and is often broadcast regularly for many years 肥皂剧the Australian soap opera ‘Neighbours’ 澳大利亚的肥皂剧《邻居》nthe huge success of television soapssitcom /ˈsɪtkɒm $ -kɑːm/ an amusing programme in which there is a different story each week about the same group of people 情景喜剧the American sitcom ‘Friends’ 美国情景喜剧《老友记》reality TV television programmes that show real people in funny situations or situations in which they must compete with each other. Often the people are filmed continuously for weeks or months 电视真人秀the reality TV show ‘Big Brother’ 电视真人秀《老大哥》nThe trouble with reality TV is that a lot of the time it’s really boring.webcast a programme, event etc that is broadcast on the Internet 网络广播Universities may record and broadcast some lectures as webcasts. 大学可以把一些讲座录下来在网络上播出。podcast a file of recorded sound and sometimes pictures that you can download from the Internet 播客〔可从因特网上下载的广播节目〕The interview is available as a podcast. 播客上有这次采访。n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: something that you watch on television or listen to on the radioNOUN + programmea television programme (also a TV programme informal)There aren't many good TV programmes on an the moment.a radio programmeI was once interviewed for a radio programme.a cookery/wildlife/news etc programmeMore and more people are watching cookery programmes on TV.verbswatch a programmeShe was watching a wildlife programme.see a programmeDid you see that programme last night about crocodiles?listen to a programmeA lot of people listen to that programme on the way to work.hear a programmeI heard an interesting programme on the radio yesterday.present a programme British English, host a program American English (=introduce its different parts)At the time she was also presenting several television programmes.appear on a programmeI was invited to appear on a TV programme.
Examples from the Corpus
programme• The government has launched a programme to help unemployed young people find work.• The irrigation project is part of a programme of aid to West Africa.• This was slightly less than earlier forecasts to which the Government had responded by announcing a major prison-building programme.• Obviously, the prison building programme is based on the fear that violent crime particularly, is out of control.• Who is organizing the conference programme?• And a phone-in programme on a local radio station produced a deluge of anti-Clough callers.• It gave liberalism its programme and its technique of revolution.• a daily news programme aimed at teenagers• Because of bad weather, our programme of events has had to be changed slightly.• A similar programme for sculpture should soon be available.• Did you see that programme about cricket on TV last night?• Leading bankers voiced enthusiasm for the programme.• First on the programme is a speech by the organizer, Mrs Jenkins.• You inform by making sure that the programme is not just froth and bubble, that it has genuine body.• The implementation of this programme requires many concrete steps.programme to do something• Other reports in March stressed the need for a crash immunization programme to ward off the threat of epidemics.• An emergency jobs programme to reduce it should be the main battleground.• All such measures should be presented as part of a thought-out programme to recast the welfare state.• It is true that a country does not need a nuclear power programme to be able to build a nuclear weapon.• Are you planning a follow-up to today's programme to give Calder a chance to respond to any letters that come in?• The possibility that a series of bad tests might cause the programme to be reconsidered no longer exists.• But having been called and commissioned, we should expect the programme to take shape.• A user survey of recently completed diaphragm wall projects is part of the programme to provide feedback.see/watch a programme• I stop a bit and watch a programme through the window.• You can do more than just watch a programme once, straight through.• I remember seen a programme where the underwater shots of hippopotami showed numerous fish feeding on their leftovers.• Usable answers 1 Whenever Keith has been good for a day Mr Smith should watch a programme on the television with him.programme2 British English, program American English verb [transitive] 1 TEEto set a machine to operate in a particular way 预调，设置〔机器使之按某种方式运作〕programme something to do something5 I’ve programmed the video to come on at ten.我已经把这台录像机预设为10点钟开机。n The computers are programmed to search for key words and numbers. → program22 be programmed if a person or an animal is programmed socially or biologically to do something, they do it without thinking 〔人或动物因社会或生理原因天生〕按某种方式行动be programmed to do something All birds of this species are programmed to build their nests in the same way. 这种鸟生来都会以同样的方式筑巢。3 PLANto arrange for something to happen as part of a series of planned events or activities 安排，计划 What’s programmed for this afternoon? 今天下午有什么安排？→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
programme• Maternal nutrition may have an important influence on programming.• It would also run on the Java programming language.• In terms of programming, sports immediately comes to mind.• After wiring up the Xmas tree lights and programming the computer, even managed the washing up!• The first programming to utilize race music was aimed at attracting black listeners to a particular product.From Longman Business Dictionaryprogrammepro‧gramme1 /ˈprəʊgræmˈproʊ-/ British English, program American English noun [countable]1an important plan that will be continued over a period of timeThe airline is halfway through an expansion programme.The commission is in favour of the auto investment programs.2a television or radio showthe main satellite used to broadcast programmes into Latin Americaprogrammeprogramme2 British English, program American English verb (programmed, programming) [transitive]1to set a machine to work in a particular wayThe system can be programmed to shut off the engine or stop it from restarting once the car is parked.2to arrange for something to happen as part of a series of planned events or activitiesCable TV operators generally agree that a well-programmed comedy network is an attractive asset.→ See Verb tablepro·gramme1 noun →n COLLOCATIONS1 →n COLLOCATIONS2
→THESAURUS1programme2 verbLDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
→THESAURUS1programme2 verbLDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
series which Business designed Corpus of a are to actions
programme
pro‧gramme1 S1 W1 
British English, program American English /ˈprəʊɡræm $ ˈproʊ-/ noun [countable]
1. PLAN a series of actions which are designed to achieve something important:
the US space program
programme to do something
a United Nations programme to control the spread of AIDS
programme of
a programme of economic reforms
2. TELEVISION/RADIO something that you watch on television or listen to on the radio:
What’s your favourite television programme?
news and current affairs programmes
programme about/on
There’s a programme about killer whales next.
see/watch a programme
3. EDUCATION American English a course of study:
Stanford University’s MBA program
a research program
4. IMPROVEMENTS actions that have been planned to keep something in good condition or improve something:
a new fitness programme
5. PLAY/CONCERT a small book or piece of paper that gives information about a play, concert etc and who the performers are:
a theatre programme
6. LIST OF EVENTS a series of planned activities or events, or a list showing what order they will come in
programme for
What’s the programme for tomorrow?
programme of
a programme of exhibitions throughout the year
7. MACHINE a series of actions done in a particular order by a machine such as a washing machine:
The light goes off when it finishes the programme.
8. get with the program spoken informal especially American English used to tell someone to pay attention to what needs to be done, and to do it
⇨ program1
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + programme
▪an economic programme The party did not have a clear economic programme.
▪a development programme This project is a central part of the development programme for the area.
▪a reform programme After the elections, they embarked on an ambitious reform programme.
▪an expansion programme The company’s aggressive expansion program will double the size of the chain in the next four years.
▪a building programme We will continue with our hospital building programme.
▪a spending programme The government’s spending programme is the subject of vigorous debate.
▪the space programme (=for sending vehicles into space) He was involved in the Soviet space programme.
▪a major/massive programme A major programme of modernisation is transforming public transport in London.
▪an ambitious programme The European Community embarked on an ambitious programme of research.
■ verbs
▪embark on/launch a programme (=start it) The company has embarked on an expansion programme.
▪carry out a programme (also implement a programme formal) They attempted to implement a programme of reform.
■ NOUN + programme
▪a television programme (also a TV programme informal) There aren't many good TV programmes on an the moment.
▪a radio programme I was once interviewed for a radio programme.
▪a cookery/wildlife/news etc programme More and more people are watching cookery programmes on TV.
■ verbs
▪watch a programme She was watching a wildlife programme.
▪see a programme Did you see that programme last night about crocodiles?
▪listen to a programme A lot of people listen to that programme on the way to work.
▪hear a programme I heard an interesting programme on the radio yesterday.
▪present a programme British English, host a program American English (=introduce its different parts) At the time she was also presenting several television programmes.
▪appear on a programme I was invited to appear on a TV programme.
▪ programme British English, program American English /ˈprəʊɡræm/ something that you watch on television, or listen to on the radio: What’s your favourite television programme? | I watched an interesting programme about Egypt last night.
▪show /ʃəʊ/ a programme on television or the radio, especially an informal one in which people talk together, take part in a game etc: a late-night talk show | game shows | She hosts a weekly call-in radio show called ‘Got a question?’
▪documentary /ˌdɒkjɑˈmentəri◂ $ ˌdɑːk-/ a programme that gives you facts and information about a serious subject, such as history, science, or social problems: a documentary about homeless people | a 50-minute television documentary
▪soap opera/soap /ˈsəʊp ˌɒpərə $ -ˌɑː-, səʊp/ a television or radio programme that tells an imaginary story about a group of people and their lives, and is often broadcast regularly for many years: the Australian soap opera ‘Neighbours’ | the huge success of television soaps
▪sitcom /ˈsɪtkɒm $ -kɑːm/ an amusing programme in which there is a different story each week about the same group of people: the American sitcom ‘Friends’
▪reality TV television programmes that show real people in funny situations or situations in which they must compete with each other. Often the people are filmed continuously for weeks or months: the reality TV show ‘Big Brother’ | The trouble with reality TV is that a lot of the time it’s really boring.
▪webcast a programme, event etc that is broadcast on the Internet: Universities may record and broadcast some lectures as webcasts.
▪podcast a file of recorded sound and sometimes pictures that you can download from the Internet: The interview is available as a podcast.
programme2 British English, program American English verb [transitive]
1. to set a machine to operate in a particular way
programme something to do something
I’ve programmed the video to come on at ten. ⇨ program2
2. be programmed if a person or an animal is programmed socially or biologically to do something, they do it without thinking
be programmed to do something
All birds of this species are programmed to build their nests in the same way.
3. to arrange for something to happen as part of a series of planned events or activities:
What’s programmed for this afternoon?
| I |
British English, program American English /ˈprəʊɡræm $ ˈproʊ-/ noun [countable]1. PLAN a series of actions which are designed to achieve something important:
programme to do something
programme of
2. TELEVISION/RADIO something that you watch on television or listen to on the radio:
programme about/on
see/watch a programme
3. EDUCATION American English a course of study:
4. IMPROVEMENTS actions that have been planned to keep something in good condition or improve something:
5. PLAY/CONCERT a small book or piece of paper that gives information about a play, concert etc and who the performers are:
6. LIST OF EVENTS a series of planned activities or events, or a list showing what order they will come in
programme for
programme of
7. MACHINE a series of actions done in a particular order by a machine such as a washing machine:
8. get with the program spoken informal especially American English used to tell someone to pay attention to what needs to be done, and to do it
⇨ program1
| COLLOCATIONS |
| (for Meaning 1) |
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
■ verbs
▪
▪
| COLLOCATIONS |
| (for Meaning 2) |
▪
▪
▪
■ verbs
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
| THESAURUS |
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
| II |
British English, program American English verb [transitive]1. to set a machine to operate in a particular way
programme something to do something
2. be programmed if a person or an animal is programmed socially or biologically to do something, they do it without thinking
be programmed to do something
3. to arrange for something to happen as part of a series of planned events or activities:
Watching 观看
watch television/TV/a show/( a programme/BrE ( a program/a documentary/a pilot/a rerun/a repeatNAmE 看电视／电视节目／纪实电视节目／试播节目／重播的电视节目 see ( an ad/especially
BrE ( a commercial/the news/the weatherespecially
NAmE 看广告／新闻／天气节目 catch/miss a show/a programme/a program/an episode/the news看／错过电视节目／电视连续剧的一集／新闻节目 pick up/reach for/grab the remote (control)拿起／伸手去拿／抓起遥控器 change/switch channel换频道 surf (through)/ ( especially
NAmE flip through/ ( especially
BrE flick through the channels快速浏览电视频道 sit in front of/switch on/switch off/turn on/turn off the television/the TV/the TV set坐在电视机前；开／关电视 have/install satellite (TV)/cable (TV)/a satellite dish有／安装卫星电视／有线电视／卫星电视碟形天线
Showing 播放
show a programme/a documentary/an ad/a commercial播放电视节目／纪实电视节目／广告 screen a programme/a documentary播放电视节目／纪实电视节目 run an ad/a commercial播放广告 broadcast/ ( especially
NAmE air/repeat a show/a programme/a documentary/an episode/a series播放／重播电视节目／纪实电视节目／电视连续剧的一集／系列节目 go out/air/be recorded live现场直播／录制 attract/draw (in)/pull (in) viewers吸引观众 be a hit with viewers/audiences/critics受到电视观众／观众／评论家的喜爱 get (low/high) ratings有（低／高）收视率
Appearing 演出
be on/appear on television/TV/a TV show在电视上／电视节目中露面 take part in a phone-in/a game show/a quiz show/a reality TV show参与热线直播节目／游戏节目／智力游戏节目／电视真人秀 host a show/a programme/series/a game show/a quiz show/a talk show/( a chat showBrE 主持电视节目／系列节目／游戏节目／智力游戏节目／访谈节目 be/become/work as a/an( TV presenter/talk-show host/sports commentator/anchorman/BrE ( newsreaderBrE 是／成为／当电视节目主持人／访谈节目主持人／体育运动实况解说员／新闻节目主持人／新闻播音员 read/present the news播报新闻 appear/perform live (on TV)（在电视上）现场表演
Programme-making 节目制作
do/film/make a show/a programme/a documentary/an episode/a pilot/a series/an ad/a commercial拍摄电视节目／纪实电视节目／电视连续剧的一集／试播节目／系列节目／广告 work on a soap (opera)/a pilot (episode)/a sitcom制作肥皂剧／试播节目（的一集）／情景喜剧 write/produce a drama/sitcom/spin-off/comedy series写／拍摄戏剧／情景喜剧／电视系列剧的派生作品／喜剧连续剧
Watching 观看
watch television/TV/a show/( a programme/BrE ( a program/a documentary/a pilot/a rerun/a repeatNAmE 看电视／电视节目／纪实电视节目／试播节目／重播的电视节目 see ( an ad/especially
BrE ( a commercial/the news/the weatherespecially
NAmE 看广告／新闻／天气节目 catch/miss a show/a programme/a program/an episode/the news看／错过电视节目／电视连续剧的一集／新闻节目 pick up/reach for/grab the remote (control)拿起／伸手去拿／抓起遥控器 change/switch channel换频道 surf (through)/ ( especially
NAmE flip through/ ( especially
BrE flick through the channels快速浏览电视频道 sit in front of/switch on/switch off/turn on/turn off the television/the TV/the TV set坐在电视机前；开／关电视 have/install satellite (TV)/cable (TV)/a satellite dish有／安装卫星电视／有线电视／卫星电视碟形天线
Showing 播放
show a programme/a documentary/an ad/a commercial播放电视节目／纪实电视节目／广告 screen a programme/a documentary播放电视节目／纪实电视节目 run an ad/a commercial播放广告 broadcast/ ( especially
NAmE air/repeat a show/a programme/a documentary/an episode/a series播放／重播电视节目／纪实电视节目／电视连续剧的一集／系列节目 go out/air/be recorded live现场直播／录制 attract/draw (in)/pull (in) viewers吸引观众 be a hit with viewers/audiences/critics受到电视观众／观众／评论家的喜爱 get (low/high) ratings有（低／高）收视率
Appearing 演出
be on/appear on television/TV/a TV show在电视上／电视节目中露面 take part in a phone-in/a game show/a quiz show/a reality TV show参与热线直播节目／游戏节目／智力游戏节目／电视真人秀 host a show/a programme/series/a game show/a quiz show/a talk show/( a chat showBrE 主持电视节目／系列节目／游戏节目／智力游戏节目／访谈节目 be/become/work as a/an( TV presenter/talk-show host/sports commentator/anchorman/BrE ( newsreaderBrE 是／成为／当电视节目主持人／访谈节目主持人／体育运动实况解说员／新闻节目主持人／新闻播音员 read/present the news播报新闻 appear/perform live (on TV)（在电视上）现场表演
Programme-making 节目制作
do/film/make a show/a programme/a documentary/an episode/a pilot/a series/an ad/a commercial拍摄电视节目／纪实电视节目／电视连续剧的一集／试播节目／系列节目／广告 work on a soap (opera)/a pilot (episode)/a sitcom制作肥皂剧／试播节目（的一集）／情景喜剧 write/produce a drama/sitcom/spin-off/comedy series写／拍摄戏剧／情景喜剧／电视系列剧的派生作品／喜剧连续剧
Watching 观看
watch television/TV/a show/( a programme/BrE ( a program/a documentary/a pilot/a rerun/a repeatNAmE 看电视／电视节目／纪实电视节目／试播节目／重播的电视节目 see ( an ad/especially
BrE ( a commercial/the news/the weatherespecially
NAmE 看广告／新闻／天气节目 catch/miss a show/a programme/a program/an episode/the news看／错过电视节目／电视连续剧的一集／新闻节目 pick up/reach for/grab the remote (control)拿起／伸手去拿／抓起遥控器 change/switch channel换频道 surf (through)/ ( especially
NAmE flip through/ ( especially
BrE flick through the channels快速浏览电视频道 sit in front of/switch on/switch off/turn on/turn off the television/the TV/the TV set坐在电视机前；开／关电视 have/install satellite (TV)/cable (TV)/a satellite dish有／安装卫星电视／有线电视／卫星电视碟形天线
Showing 播放
show a programme/a documentary/an ad/a commercial播放电视节目／纪实电视节目／广告 screen a programme/a documentary播放电视节目／纪实电视节目 run an ad/a commercial播放广告 broadcast/ ( especially
NAmE air/repeat a show/a programme/a documentary/an episode/a series播放／重播电视节目／纪实电视节目／电视连续剧的一集／系列节目 go out/air/be recorded live现场直播／录制 attract/draw (in)/pull (in) viewers吸引观众 be a hit with viewers/audiences/critics受到电视观众／观众／评论家的喜爱 get (low/high) ratings有（低／高）收视率
Appearing 演出
be on/appear on television/TV/a TV show在电视上／电视节目中露面 take part in a phone-in/a game show/a quiz show/a reality TV show参与热线直播节目／游戏节目／智力游戏节目／电视真人秀 host a show/a programme/series/a game show/a quiz show/a talk show/( a chat showBrE 主持电视节目／系列节目／游戏节目／智力游戏节目／访谈节目 be/become/work as a/an( TV presenter/talk-show host/sports commentator/anchorman/BrE ( newsreaderBrE 是／成为／当电视节目主持人／访谈节目主持人／体育运动实况解说员／新闻节目主持人／新闻播音员 read/present the news播报新闻 appear/perform live (on TV)（在电视上）现场表演
Programme-making 节目制作
do/film/make a show/a programme/a documentary/an episode/a pilot/a series/an ad/a commercial拍摄电视节目／纪实电视节目／电视连续剧的一集／试播节目／系列节目／广告 work on a soap (opera)/a pilot (episode)/a sitcom制作肥皂剧／试播节目（的一集）／情景喜剧 write/produce a drama/sitcom/spin-off/comedy series写／拍摄戏剧／情景喜剧／电视系列剧的派生作品／喜剧连续剧
In BrE course is used for a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject.在英式英语中，course 指某学科的系列课程或讲座 ：◆ a physics course 物理课程 ◆ a course of ten lectures 有十次讲座的课程 In NAmE 美式英语说 ：◆ a physics course/program 物理课程 ◆ a program of ten lectures 有十次讲座的课程 In NAmE course is usually an individual unit that forms part of a longer period of study.在美式英语中，course 通常指较长学习阶段中的一个独立单元 ：◆ I have to take a physics course/class. 我得参加一个物理课程。 This is called a module in Britain, especially in a college or university.在英国，尤其是高等院校，这种独立单元叫 module。 In BrE course can also mean a period of study at a college or university.英式英语的 course 亦可指高等教育的一个阶段 ：◆ a two-year college course 两年的大学课程 In NAmE 美式英语说 ：◆ a two-year college program 两年的大学课程
