episode

ep·i·sode

E0182100 (ĕp′ĭ-sōd′)n.1. a. A separate part of a serialized work, such as a novel or television series.b. A section of a classic Greek tragedy that occurs between two choric songs.2. a. An incident or event that is part of a progression or a larger sequence: "one brief, if distressing, episode in a life rich in adventures, challenges, sorrows and joys" (Elizabeth Speller).b. One of a series of events in the course of a narrative or drama. See Synonyms at occurrence.3. Music A passage between statements of a main subject or theme, as in a rondo or fugue.

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[French épisode, from Greek epeisodion, parenthetic narrative, from neuter of epeisodios, coming in besides : epi-, epi- + eisodios, entering (eis, into; see en in Indo-European roots + hodos, way, journey).]

episode

(ˈɛpɪˌsəʊd) n1. an incident, event, or series of events2. (Broadcasting) any one of the sections into which a serialized novel or radio or television programme is divided3. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) an incident, sequence, or scene that forms part of a narrative but may be a digression from the main story4. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) (in ancient Greek tragedy) a section between two choric songs5. (Music, other) music a contrasting section between statements of the subject, as in a fugue or rondo[C17: from Greek epeisodion something added, from epi- (in addition) + eisodios coming in, from eis- in + hodos road]

ep•i•sode

(ˈɛp əˌsoʊd, -ˌzoʊd)

n. 1. an incident in the course of a series of events, in a person's life or experience, etc. 2. an incident, scene, etc., within a narrative, usu. fully developed and either integrated within the main story or digressing from it. 3. a dramatic section in an ancient Greek tragedy between two choral odes. 4. a digressive section in a musical composition, as a fugue. 5. a. any one of the separate productions that constitute a serial, as in motion pictures or radio. b. any one of the separate programs that constitute a television or radio series. [1670–80; < Greek epeisódion addition, episode] syn: See event.

episode

- First a Greek dialogue between two songs, it is from eis, "into," and hodos, "way."See also related terms for songs.

episode

An incident or group of incidents forming a section of a story; one installment of a serialized story.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	episode - a happening that is distinctive in a series of related eventshappening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happensdramatic event, drama - an episode that is turbulent or highly emotionalchapter - a series of related events forming an episode; "a chapter of disasters"idyll - an episode of such pastoral or romantic charm as to qualify as the subject of a poetic idyllincident - a single distinct event
	2.	episode - a brief section of a literary or dramatic work that forms part of a connected seriessection, subdivision - a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical); "he always turns first to the business section"; "the history of this work is discussed in the next section"
	3.	episode - a part of a broadcast serialinstalment, installmentbroadcast, program, programme - a radio or television show; "did you see his program last night?"serial, series - a serialized set of programs; "a comedy series"; "the Masterworks concert series"cliffhanger - an episode that ends in suspense
	4.	episode - film consisting of a succession of related shots that develop a given subject in a moviesequencephotographic film, film - photographic material consisting of a base of celluloid covered with a photographic emulsion; used to make negatives or transparenciesmotion picture, motion-picture show, movie, moving picture, moving-picture show, pic, film, picture show, flick, picture - a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement; "they went to a movie every Saturday night"; "the film was shot on location"

episode

noun1. event, experience, happening, matter, affair, incident, circumstance, adventure, business, occurrence, escapade an unfortunate and rather sordid episode in my life2. instalment, part, act, scene, section, chapter, passage The final episode will be shown next Saturday.3. period, attack, spell, phase, bout He suffered three episodes of depression in two years.

episode

nounSomething significant that happens:circumstance, development, event, happening, incident, news, occasion, occurrence, thing.

Translations

插曲一段情节一集

episode

(ˈepisəud) noun1. an incident, or series of events, occurring in a longer story etc. The episode of/about the donkeys is in Chapter 3; That is an episode in her life that she wishes to forget. (文藝作品中的)一段情節；插曲 （文艺作品中的）一段情节，插曲 2. a part of a radio or television serial that is broadcast at one time. This is the last episode of the serial. (廣播劇或電視連續劇中的)一集 （广播剧或电视连续剧中的）一集

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