stream
Slang Term
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Meaning: watch/listen to content online in real-time
在线实时观看/收听内容
ver/escuchar contenido en línea en tiempo real
オンラインでリアルタイムにコンテンツを視聴する
온라인으로 실시간 콘텐츠를 시청/청취하다
To watch or listen to media content as it's delivered over the internet, rather than downloading it first.
通过互联网实时观看或收听媒体内容,而不是先下载下来。
Ver o escuchar contenido multimedia mientras se transmite por internet, en lugar de descargarlo primero.
ダウンロードするのではなく、インターネットを通じて配信されるメディアコンテンツをリアルタイムで視聴すること。
다운로드하지 않고 인터넷을 통해 전달되는 미디어 콘텐츠를 시청하거나 청취하는 것.
Examples
- I'll stream the match on my phone. 我用手机在线看比赛。Veré el partido en streaming en el móvil.試合はスマホでストリーミングするよ。경기는 스마트폰으로 스트리밍할게.
- She streams on Twitch every evening. 她每天晚上在Twitch上直播。Ella hace streaming en Twitch todas las noches.彼女は毎晩Twitchで配信してる。그녀는 매일 저녁 트위치에서 방송해.
- We cancelled cable and just stream everything now. 我们取消了有线电视,现在全部用流媒体看。Cancelamos el cable y ahora vemos todo por streaming.ケーブルテレビを解約して、今は全部ストリーミングで見てる。케이블 TV 해지하고 이제 전부 스트리밍으로 봐.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: entertainment, tech
Tone: casual
✓ Do Say
- Describe online viewing描述在线观看Describir visualización en líneaオンライン視聴を説明する온라인 시청을 설명할 때
✗ Don't Say
- For downloaded content用于已下载的内容Para contenido descargadoダウンロード済みコンテンツの場合には使わない다운로드한 콘텐츠에는 사용하지 않음
Origin & History
From the continuous flow of data like a stream of water. Became mainstream with services like Netflix and Spotify.
Cultural Context
Era: modern
Generation: all ages
Social background: all
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