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record
/ˈɹɛkɔːd/
The word centers on the concept of preservation—capturing a fleeting moment, a piece of data, or a peak achievement so that it becomes permanent and verifiable. As a noun for documentation, it carries a sense of officialdom and evidence. It is often associated with bureaucracy, law, and history, where a "record" serves as the final authority on what actually happened. In the context of achievement, it represents a benchmark of human or mechanical limit. Here, the feeling is one of competition and prestige; breaking a record is an act of surpassing the previous gold standard. As a verb, it shifts from the result to the process. It implies intentionality and precision, whether in the clinical setting of taking meeting minutes or the creative atmosphere of a music studio.
Countable when referring to a specific achievement ('a world record') or a physical vinyl disc ('a jazz record'). Uncountable when referring to a general history of behavior or a permanent account of events ('he has a clean criminal record').
意味
A thing constituting a piece of evidence about the past, especially an account kept in writing or some other permanent form.
"The company keeps a detailed record of all its transactions."
The best performance or most remarkable achievement of a particular kind.
"She broke the world record for the 100-meter sprint."
A thin plastic disc on which music is recorded.
"I bought an old vinyl record from the thrift store."