record
Significado: Written account or evidence; best performance; to store information
As a noun (RECord), it means a written account ('keep a record'), the best achievement ('world record'), or a vinyl disc. As a verb (reCORD), it means to write down or capture audio/video. 'Off the record' means confidential. 'On record' means officially documented.
Ejemplos
- She holds the world record for the marathon. 她保持着马拉松世界纪录。Ella posee el récord mundial de maratón.彼女はマラソンの世界記録を保持しています。그녀는 마라톤 세계 기록을 보유하고 있습니다.
- Make sure you record all expenses. 确保记录所有开支。Asegúrate de registrar todos los gastos.必ずすべての経費を記録してください。반드시 모든 경비를 기록해 주세요.
- For the record, I disagree with this decision. 郑重声明,我不同意这个决定。Para que conste, no estoy de acuerdo con esta decisión.記録として言っておきますが、この決定には反対です。공식적으로 말씀드리자면, 저는 이 결정에 반대합니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'recordari' meaning 'to remember' — literally 'to bring back to the heart' (re- 'again' + cor/cordis 'heart'). In the ancient world, the heart was considered the seat of memory, not the brain. Via Old French 'recorder'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
The noun 'record' and verb 'record' have different stress patterns - a common feature of noun-verb pairs in English. The noun stresses the first syllable (RECord), while the verb stresses the second (reCORD).
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