dictation
noun
UK/dɪkˈteɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/dɪkˈteɪ.ʃᵊn/
Definitions of dictation noun
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
The act of speaking words aloud for someone else to write down.
口述；口授
I need to have my assistant take dictation.
我需要让我的助理做口述记录。
The professor's dictation was very fast, making it difficult for me to keep up.
教授的口述速度非常快，让我难以跟上。
During the meeting, the secretary was responsible for recording all dictation.
在会议期间，秘书负责记录所有的口述内容。
- Countable(可数名词)
An exercise in which students write down what is read aloud to them, often used for language learning assessment.
听写；默书
Today's English dictation test was more difficult than usual.
今天的英文听写测验比平常更难。
The students practiced incessantly in preparation for the dictation exam.
学生们为了准备听写考试而不断练习。
The teacher is preparing the dictation material for tomorrow's class.
老师正在准备明天的课堂听写材料。