Word · Frequency #8025
stereo
立体声的
relating to sound that is recorded or broadcast through two channels to create a natural, three-dimensional effect; stereophonic
用于音响、录音等，指通过双声道重现声音。
- 1.
Of sound, music, etc, recorded in stereo.
(声音、音乐等)立体声录制的
- 2.
Of a pair of images: one depicting the view as would be seen from one eye and the other from the other eye, so that when viewed appropriately, they combine to give an impression of three dimensions.
(一对图像)分别模拟左右眼视角,适当观看时合成立体感
- 3.
designating sound transmission from two sources through two channels
通过两个声道从两个声源传输声音的
立体视觉的；立体的；(声音、音乐等)立体声录制的；(一对图像)分别模拟左右眼视角,适当观看时合成立体感；通过两个声道从两个声源传输声音的；立体的
In use
I bought a stereo radio for the kitchen so I can listen to music while cooking.
This new speaker system creates a stereo effect that makes the music sound wider.
The team used stereo microphones to record the birds from different directions.
stereo + noun
stereo 作形容词时通常放在名词前作定语。
This microphone records stereo audio.
这个麦克风录制立体声音频。
be + stereo
在系动词后作表语，强调声音具有双声道属性。
The recording is stereo.
这个录音是立体声的。
Common mistakes
This song has stereo.This song has stereo sound.
Connections
Collocations
- stereo sound
- 立体声
- The new speaker produces clear stereo sound.这款新扬声器发出清晰的立体声。
- stereo recording
- 立体声录音
- They released the concert as a live stereo recording.他们把这场音乐会作为现场立体声录音发行了。
- stereo speakers
- 立体声扬声器
- The tablet has two built-in stereo speakers.这款平板电脑有两个内置立体声扬声器。
- stereo system
- 立体声音响系统
- He adjusted the volume on his stereo system.他调了调他的立体声音响系统的音量。
- stereo separation
- 立体声分离度
- The headphones give excellent stereo separation.这副耳机呈现出极佳的立体声分离度。
Pop culture & quotes
Learner notes
Memory Tip
stereo 拼写中有两个 e，就像左右两个声道/音箱，记住它是“双声道”的意思。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：audio equipment、music production、product specifications stereo 作形容词时意为“立体声的”，多用于音响设备、音乐制作和产品说明书等场景，语气通常比较中性；在正式技术文档中也常见，但本身并不偏向书面或口语。
Grammar Note
作形容词时通常只用在名词前，如 stereo sound、stereo system。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Video, cameo, and rodeo share the final spelling -eo and the sound /i.oʊ/. Audio and radio have the same final /i.oʊ/ sound but are spelled -io. People is a lookalike: it contains -eo but is pronounced /ˈpiːpəl/, not /i.oʊ/. None of these are perfect rhymes with stereo because the stressed syllables differ.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.