| 单词 | production |
| 释义 | production —production /prəˈdʌk.ʃən/ noun (MAKING) B2 [U] the process of making or growing goods to be sold: » Coke is used in the production of steel.» We saw a quick film showing the various stages in the production of glass.» The company's new model will be going into production early next year.Thesaurus+: ↑Creating and producing , ↑Inventing, designing and innovationB2 [U] the amount of something that is made or grown by a country or a company: » Swedish industrial production has fallen steadily this year.» Wheat production has risen over the years.Thesaurus+: ↑Products and producers , ↑Buying and selling in generalWord partners for production• sth ♯goes into production• ♯halt/♯increase/♯reduce production• production ♯falls/♯grows• ♯large-scale/♯mass production• ♯annual/♯domestic/♯global production• production ♯costs• be ♯in production• production ♯of sthWord Builder:–Nouns: produce, producer, product, production, reproduction, productivity–Adjectives: productive, counterproductive, reproductive–Verbs: produceCollocations:–Types-lu. agricultural/commercial/industrial production» World agricultural production is dominated by cereals.-lu. mass production» Small craftsmen can't compete with Western mass production techniques.-lu. food/milk/sugar production» The infection in cattle results in serious loss of milk production.-lu. crop/farm/livestock production» There have been great advances in crop production in the past ten years.-lu. energy/gas/oil production» They are promising to increase oil production by 500,000 barrels a day.-lu. auto/car production» West European car production reached record levels last year.–Adjectives-lu. annual production» The plant will have an annual production capacity of 350,000 tons.-lu. domestic/global/international/world production» Today OPEC commands about 40 percent of world production of oil.-lu. full/large-scale/volume production» The company is aiming to licence the technology for volume production within the next 18 months.–Verbs-lu. sth enters/goes into production» Seventy-five million copies of the rifle have been built since it entered production in 1947.-lu. cut/reduce production» GM were forced to cut production and temporarily lay off workers.-lu. expand/increase production» The consortium will spend $198 million to increase production at its copper mine in Chile.-lu. streamline production» Such mergers are a way to help cut costs and streamline production.-lu. production begins» There are expected to be more changes before production begins next year.-lu. cease/halt production» Boeing's 707 has finally ceased production.-lu. production drops/falls» Production dropped 12.8% last month.–Nouns-lu. the production line» He started a production line to make limited editions of his designs.-lu. production methods/techniques» This cheese maker blends traditional know-how with the latest in high-tech production methods.-lu. the production process/stage/system» There need to be checks at each stage of the production process.-lu. production costs» We need to lower production costs generally.-lu. production controls/quality/standards» The company failed to maintain production standards.-lu. production capacity/volume» The company will be expanding its production capacity this year.-lu. production levels/quotas/rates» Workers get incentives to meet production quotas.-lu. a production facility/plant» It is the largest butter production facility in the Midwest.-lu. the production department/manager» He later transferred to the production department as an assistant director.-lu. production cuts/cutbacks» There may be production cutbacks in coming months.-lu. design and production» They are the leaders in chip design and production in Japan.-lu. production and distribution» The price reductions are related to reduced production and distribution costs.–Prepositions-lu. in production» The machines are not yet in production.-lu. production of sth» U.S. refiners increased their production of heating oil.• • • Extra Examples:» The government has pledged to reduce the amount of chemicals used in food production.» The drug is still being tested and will not go into commercial production for at least two years.» Existing methods of production are expensive and inefficient.» Prices of goods are governed by the cost of the raw materials, as well as by the cost of production and distribution.» The company expects to resume production of the vehicle again after a two-month break.noun (OF FILM/MUSIC) B2 [C or U] the activity of organizing the practical and financial matters connected with the preparation of a film, play, or television or radio programme: » She's hoping to get into television production.» Disney's latest production (= film) looks likely to be their most successful ever.Thesaurus+: ↑Broadcasting in generalF0 [C] a particular series of performances of a theatre entertainment such as a play or opera: » They're doing a new production of Macbeth at the National Theatre.Thesaurus+: ↑Spectacles and performancesF0 [U] the preparation and general quality of a musical recording's sound, showing the way in which the music was recorded rather than the quality of the singing and the music: » George Martin did the production on the Beatles records.Thesaurus+: ↑Recording sounds and imagesWord partners for production• sth ♯goes into production• ♯halt/♯increase/♯reduce production• production ♯falls/♯grows• ♯large-scale/♯mass production• ♯annual/♯domestic/♯global production• production ♯costs• be ♯in production• production ♯of sth• • • Extra Examples:» All the major theatres now have sponsors, especially for high-cost productions.» The local drama group is staging a production of the musical 'Grease'.noun [U] FORMAL (BRINGING OUT) ► F0 the act of taking something out and showing it: » Entry to the club is only permitted on production (= the showing) of a membership card.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstratingWord partners for production• sth ♯goes into production• ♯halt/♯increase/♯reduce production• production ♯falls/♯grows• ♯large-scale/♯mass production• ♯annual/♯domestic/♯global production• production ♯costs• be ♯in production• production ♯of sth |
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