Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary recordre·cord \\ri-ˈkȯrd\\ verb ETYMOLOGY Middle English, literally, to recall, from Anglo-French recorder, from Latin recordari, from re- + cord-, cor heart — more at heart DATE 14th century transitive verb1. a. (1) to set down in writing : furnish written evidence of (2) to deposit an authentic official copy of record a deed b. to state for or as if for the record voted in favor but recorded certain reservations c. (1) to register permanently by mechanical means earthquake shocks recorded by a seismograph (2) indicate , read the thermometer recorded 90°2. to give evidence of3. to cause (as sound, visual images, or data) to be registered on something (as a disc or magnetic tape) in reproducible formintransitive verb: to record something • re·cord·able \\-ˈkȯr-də-bəl\\ adjectiverec·ord \\ˈre-kərd also -ˌkȯrd\\ noun DATE 14th century 1. the state or fact of being recorded2. something that records: as a. something that recalls or relates past events b. an official document that records the acts of a public body or officer c. an authentic official copy of a document deposited with a legally designated officer d. the official copy of the papers used in a law case3. a. (1) a body of known or recorded facts about something or someone especially with reference to a particular sphere of activity that often forms a discernible pattern a good academic record a liberal voting record (2) a collection of related items of information (as in a database) treated as a unit b. (1) an attested top performance (2) an unsurpassed statistic 4. something on which sound or visual images have been recorded; specifically : a disc with a spiral groove carrying recorded sound for phonograph reproduction • • • - for the record - off the record - of record - on record - on the record record \\ same as 2\\ adjective DATE 1884 : of, relating to, or being one that is extraordinary among or surpasses others of its kind re·cord \\ri-ˈkȯrd\\ noun DATE 1946 : a function of an electronic device that causes it to record record
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record (v.) early 13c., "to get by heart," from O.Fr. recorder "repeat, recite, report," from L. recordari "remember, call to mind," from re- "restore" + cor (gen. cordis) "heart" (as the metaphoric seat of memory, cf. learn by heart); see heart. Meaning "set down in writing" first attested c.1300; that of "put sound or pictures on disks, tape, etc." is from 1892.
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record (n.) c.1300, "testimony committed to writing," from O.Fr. record, from recorder "to record" (see record (v.)). Meaning "written account of some event" is from 1611. Meaning "disk on which sounds or images have been recorded" is first attested 1878. That of "best achievement in sports, etc." is from 1883. Phrase on the record is from 1900; adv. phrase off the record "confidentially" is attested from 1933. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 ☞ recordre·cordnoun/ 5rekC:d; NAmE 5rekErd / WRITTEN ACCOUNT 书面记录 1. [C] ~ (of sth) a written account of sth that is kept so that it can be looked at and used in the future 记录；记载: You should keep a record of your expenses. 你应该记下你的各项开支。 medical / dental records 病历；牙科病历 Last summer was the wettest on record. 去年夏天是有记录以来降雨量最大的。 It was the worst flood since records began. 这是有记录以来最严重的水灾。MUSIC 音乐 2. [C] a thin round piece of plastic on which music, etc. is recorded 唱片: to play a record 播放唱片 a record collection 收藏的唱片 a record company (= six which produces and sells records) 唱片公司HIGHEST / BEST 最高；最好 3. [C] the best result or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport (尤指体育运动中最高或最低的)纪录: She holds the world record for the 100 metres. 她保持着 100 米的世界纪录。 to break the record (= to achieve a better result than there has ever been before) 破纪录 to set a new record 刷新纪录 There was a record number of candidates for the post. 这个职位的候选人数量空前。 I got to work in record time. 我以历来最快的速度赶到单位上班。 record profits 创纪录的利润 Unemployment has reached a record high (= the highest level ever). 失业数字已经达到了最高纪录。OF SB / STH'S PAST 过去 4. [sing.] ~ (on sth) the facts that are known about sb / sth's past behaviour, character, achievements, etc. (有关过去的)事实；记录；经历；功过: The report criticizes the government's record on housing. 这份报告批评了政府在住房问题上的所作所为。 The airline has a good safety record. 这家航空公司的安全情况一向很好。 He has an impressive record of achievement. 他所取得的一系列成就令人赞叹。⇨ see also track record OF CRIMES 罪行 5. (also 7criminal 'record) [C] the fact of having committed crimes in the past 前科；犯罪记录: Does he have a record? 他有没有前科？ IDIOMS ▪ (just) for the 'record1. used to show that you want what you are saying to be officially written down and remembered (希望载入正式记录)(仅)供记录2. used to emphasize a point that you are making, so that the person you are speaking to takes notice (强调要点以引起注意): And, for the record, he would be the last person I'd ask. 需要强调的是,他是我最不愿意去找的人。▪ 7off the 'record if you tell sb sth off the record, it is not yet official and you do not want them to repeat it publicly 非正式的；私下的；不得发表的▪ put / place sth on (the) 'record | be / go on (the) 'record (as saying...) to say sth publicly or officially so that it may be written down and repeated 公开发表(意见等): He didn't want to go on the record as either praising or criticizing the proposal. 他不想公开赞扬或批评这项提议。▪ put / set the 'record straight to give people the correct information about sth in order to make it clear that what they previously believed was in fact wrong 陈述真相；纠正误解⇨ more at matter n. verb/ ri5kC:d; NAmE ri5kC:rd / KEEP ACCOUNT 做记录 1. to keep a permanent account of facts or events by writing them down, filming them, storing them in a computer, etc. 记录；记载: ▪ [VN] Her childhood is recorded in the diaries of those years. 她的童年生活都记在当年的日记里。 You should record all your expenses during your trip. 你应该记下你一路上的所有开支。 ▪ [V wh-] His job is to record how politicians vote on major issues. 他的工作就是要记录政治家是如何对重大问题进行投票的。 ▪ [also V that VN that]MAKE COPY 复制 2. to make a copy of music, a film / movie, etc. by storing it on tape or a disc so that you can listen to or watch it again 录制；录(音)；录(像): ▪ [VN] Did you remember to record that programme for me? 你记得为我录下那个节目了吗？ a recorded concert 录制的音乐会 ▪ [VN -ing] He recorded the class rehearsing before the performance. 他录下了演出前班级的排练。 ▪ [V] Tell me when the tape starts recording. 磁带开始录时告诉我一声。MUSIC 音乐 3. to perform music so that it can be copied onto and kept on tape 演奏音乐供录制；灌(唱片): ▪ [VN] The band is back in the US recording their new album. 乐队回美国录制新唱片去了。 ▪ [also V]MAKE OFFICIAL STATEMENT 正式声明 4. to make an official or legal statement about sth 发表正式(或法律方面的)声明；申明: ▪ [VN] The coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death. 验尸官判定这是一次意外死亡。 ▪ [also V that]OF MEASURING INSTRUMENT 测量仪器 5. to show a particular measurement or amount 标明；显示: ▪ [VN] The thermometer recorded a temperature of 40°C. 温度计显示气温达到了 40 摄氏度。 ▪ [also V wh-] Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English Oxford Collocations dictionary for students of Englishrecord
verb 1 information ADV. carefully, meticulously, painstakingly | accurately, correctly, properly The weights must be recorded accurately. | faithfully It was all there, faithfully recorded in his uncle's stiff and formal style. | duly The contract is witnessed by others and duly recorded. | automatically, routinely The mother's occupation was not routinely recorded on the birth certificate. | officially | electronically, manually | graphically, vividly The circumstances of her death were graphically recorded in the local press. PREP. as The time of the accident is recorded as 6.23 p.m. PHRASES be recorded for posterity The names of those who died are recorded for posterity on a tablet at the back of the church. | historically recorded historically recorded events | poorly/well recorded The geographical spread of the industry in the 16th century is hard to ascertain, for much of it is poorly recorded. 2 sound/pictures ADV. secretly She secretly recorded the conversation. PREP. from a programme she had recorded from the radio | on I recorded the film on video. PHRASES beautifully/well recorded This CD has been beautifully recorded. | digitally recorded
Oxford Collocations dictionary for students of Englishrecord
noun 1 account ADJ. formal No formal record of the marriage now survives. | official, public | permanent | accurate, careful, exact | up-to-date | adequate, proper, reliable | inadequate | incomplete, sketchy | brief | complete, comprehensive, detailed, extensive, systematic | verbatim | authentic | daily | documentary, handwritten, written | photographic, pictorial | archival, historical | archaeological This period of barbarian rule is poorly represented in the archaeological record. | fossil, geological | administrative, departmental, financial, personnel | dental, health, medical VERB + RECORD keep He has always kept an accurate record of his spending. | check, consult I checked the records but nobody of that name had worked here. | destroy Medical records should not be destroyed. | file | update | be on, go on She is on record as saying that she once took drugs. He is the latest public figure to go on (the) record about corruption in politics. RECORD + VERB contain sth The records contain the bank details of all employees. | show sth The records showed that the building had not been inspected for ten years. | suggest sth Fossil records suggest that the region was covered in water until relatively recently. | exist, survive No record exists of a battle on this site. | go back The university records go back as far as the 13th century. PREP. in the ~(s) The historic agreement is preserved in the university records. | off/on the ~ Off the record, he told the interviewer what he thought of his colleagues. | ~ of a record of achievement | ~ on records on children's progress PHRASES access to the records Under the law, every citizen has access to their official records. | put/set the record straight She called a press conference to set the record straight about her disappearance. 2 best result, highest level, etc. ADJ. all-comers, club, course, national, Olympic, track, world | unbeaten, unbroken | long-standing Bob Beamon's long-standing record for the long jump was eventually broken. | all-time | speed VERB + RECORD hold Who holds the 100 metre sprint record? | establish, set She has just set a new world record. | beat, break, shatter If she continues like this she could beat the record. | equal He has equalled the Olympic record. RECORD + VERB stand His mile record stood for twelve years. | fall RECORD + NOUN book/books Bubka rewrote the pole-vault record books during his career. | attempt | breaker, holder | high, number Unemployment has reached a record high (= the highest level ever). There was a record number of candidates for the post. PREP. ~ for These viewing figures are an all-time record for a single broadcast. | ~ with Lewis established a new world record with a time of 9.86 seconds. PHRASES in record time I got to work in record time. 3 sb's performance in a particular area ADJ. past, track | distinguished, enviable, excellent, exceptional, exemplary, fine, formidable, good, impressive, magnificent, outstanding, proven, remarkable, unique, unparalleled, unrivalled | abysmal, appalling, atrocious, bad, dismal, mediocre, poor, sorry | unenviable He has an unenviable record of ill-health. | satisfactory | consistent | clean, unblemished Apart from a parking fine ten years before, she had an unblemished driving record. | academic, educational, school | military | attendance The teacher spoke to her about her poor attendance record. | economic, environmental, human-rights the government's economic record | disciplinary | criminal, police | accident, safety The airline's accident record makes it among the safest. VERB + RECORD have, possess | keep, maintain The company has maintained an accident-free record since it started business. RECORD + VERB show sth Her record shows that she is able to compete under great pressure. | compare with sth Our record compares favourably with that of any similar-sized company. | speak for itself When it comes to quality, our record speaks for itself. PREP. ~ among They have the worst human-rights record among member countries. | ~ for He has an appalling record for dishonesty. | ~ in The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management. | ~ on the government's abysmal record on crime PHRASES on past records On past records, she should have no problem passing the exam. | on sb's past record 4 music ADJ. long-playing | gramophone | classical, jazz, pop | best-selling VERB + RECORD cut, make | release They released their first record in 1963. | listen to, play, put on I'll put on one of my favourite records. RECORD + NOUN company, industry, label | producer | deal The band signed their first record deal a year after forming. | collection | shop | library | player | sleeve record verb ⇨ record 1 (the figures recorded for 2007) ⇨ record 2 (record a TV show)
record noun ⇨ record (financial records) ⇨ background (sth's safety record) ⇨ off the record ⇨ unofficial adj. Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged Search result show the entry is found in: matter of record , or medical record , or nul tiel record , or public record , or off the record , or of record , or on record , or record agent , or record-breaking , or record changer , or record-of-performance , or record player , or seal record , or stockholder of record , or stock record , or tape-record , or test record , or trial by record , or wire-record , or world's record , or gold record , or platinum record , or track record , or record head , or record-of-production , or court of record , or date of record , or debt of record , or final record
recordI. re·cord \rə̇ˈkȯ(ə)rd, rēˈ-, -ȯ(ə)d\ verb( -ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English recorden to recall, recite, set down in writing, from Old French recorder, from Latin recordari to call to mind, remember, from re- + cord-, cor heart, mind — more at heart transitive verb1. a. obsolete : recall , remember b. archaic : sing , warble < hear the lark record her hymns — Edward Fairfax >2. a. (1) : to set down in writing : make a written account or note of : furnish written evidence of : put into written form < a people that carefully recorded their history > < recorded her impressions in a series of books > < recorded the sounds heard in phonetic symbols > (2) : to make or have made an authentic official copy of (as a deed, mortgage, lease) and deposit or have deposited especially as in an office designated by law (3) : to cause to be noted officially in or as if in writing < recording and tallying the votes > < recorded the proceedings of the court > b. (1) : to make an objective lasting indication of in some mechanical or automatic way : register permanently by mechanical means < studied the intensity of the earthquake as it had been recorded by the seismograph > (2) of an instrument : to point out (data) at a particular time or under particular circumstances on or as if on a scale : show in this way < noticed that at that moment the thermometer recorded 90° > c. : to give evidence of < the extent of the explosion is recorded on the charred tree trunks of the surrounding area >3. a. : to cause (sound, visual images) to be transferred to and registered on something (as a phonograph disc, magnetic tape) by mechanical usually electronic means in such a way that the thing so transferred and registered can (as by the use of a phonograph, tape recorder) be subsequently reproduced b. : to register in this way a performance of (as an orchestra, singer, actor) or rendition or playing of (as a piece of music, an instrument) intransitive verb1. a. : to record something < spent the whole day recording > b. : to admit of being recorded < a voice that records beautifully >2. archaic : sing , warble II. rec·ord \ˈrekə(r)d, -ˌkȯ(ə)rd, -ȯ(ə)d\ noun( -s) Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from recorder to record 1. a. : the state or fact of being recorded b. : something (as a monument) on which a record has been made c. (1) : evidence, knowledge, or information remaining in permanent form (as a relic, inscription, document) < the record of an extinct people > (2) : an account in writing or print (as in a document) or in some other permanent form (as on a monument) intended to perpetuate a knowledge of acts or events 2. : something that serves to record: as a. (1) : a piece of writing that recounts or attests to something < a record of the early history of a nation > (2) : an official contemporaneous document recording the acts of some public body or public officer < a record of city ordinances > (3) : an authentic official copy of a document entered in a book or deposited in the keeping of some officer designated by law — compare conveyance 2b (4) : an official contemporaneous memorandum stating the proceedings of a court of justice (5) : an official copy of the legal papers used in a case and of memoranda of the proceedings of the court b. : something that is known or can be learned or has been recorded: as (1) : an officially or sometimes nonofficially attested top performance or achievement (as in a competitive sport) < a high jump that broke the record > (2) : cumulative data usually consisting of written systematically arranged notes relating to an individual's or group's activities, abilities, accomplishments, or physical or moral qualities in a particular area (as school, business) < a child with a good school record > < carefully kept health records > (3) : a body of known, recorded, or available facts about something : the sum of something done or achieved or the body of data known, recorded, or available about something < looked at the record of the candidate > < had a long criminal record > < a brilliant record as an executive >3. : something to which sound has been transferred by mechanical usually electronic means and so registered as to be capable of subsequent reproduction by a specially designed instrument; specifically : a disc with a spiral groove carrying recorded sound • - off the record - of record - on record III. record adjective: of, relating to, or consisting of something (as a performance, occurrence, condition) that goes beyond or is extraordinary among others of its kind < a record run > < record prices > < record heat >IV. record noun: a collection of related items of information (as in a database) treated as a unit |