| 词组 | programme |
| 释义 | programme BrE program AmE /ˈprəʊɡræm $ ˈproʊ-/ noun 1. a series of actions which are designed to achieve something importantadjectives/nouns + programmea major programme (=large and important) A major programme of modernisation is transforming public transport in London.an ambitious programme The institute plans an ambitious program of research.a radical programme (=involving very big changes) He introduced a radical program of tax reform.a pilot/test programme (=a small one carried out to test whether an idea will be successful) If the pilot programme goes well, the scheme will be introduced in other areas.a reform programme The reform programme is intended to make the country more democratic.an economic programme The new president announced a radical economic program.a training programme The company has cut its budget for training programmes.a spending programme The government’s spending programme has been widely criticized.an expansion programme (=involving opening new shops, factories etc) The company’s aggressive expansion program will double the size of the business in the next four years.a development programme One thousand new houses will be built as part of the development program for the area.a building programme The hospital building programme will continue despite the budget cuts.a screening programme (=testing a lot of people to find out if they have a disease) The screening programme was introduced to detect cancer early.a vaccination programme (=giving a lot of people a vaccine to stop them getting a disease) 5 million doses of the vaccine have been administered to children since the vaccination programme began 10 months ago.the space programme (=efforts to explore space) As a young scientist, he was involved in the Soviet space programme.verbsset up/establish/introduce a programme They are helping to set up a training programme for doctors in Romania.carry out a programme also implement a programme formal (=do what has been agreed) Why have the government failed to implement the programme of reform?launch/embark on a programme (=start one) The company launched a rapid expansion programme.finance/fund a programme (=pay for it) The programme is financed by the European Union.plan a programme The company is also planning a major investment program.prepositionsa programme of sth The government announced a programme of public spending cuts.2. something that you watch on television or listen to on the radioadjectives/nouns + programmea television/TV programme There was an interesting television programme about China.a radio programme I first heard about the company on a radio program.a cookery/wildlife/news/comedy etc programme More and more people are watching cookery programmes on TV.sb’s favourite programme What’s your favourite television program?a good programme Are there any good programmes on the television this evening?verbswatch a programme She was watching her favourite programme when the phone rang.see a programme Did you see that program last night about crocodiles?listen to a programme A lot of people listen to the program on the way to work.hear a programme I heard an interesting programme on the radio yesterday.make a programme The BBC makes wonderful wildlife programmes.present a programme BrE host a program AmE (=introduce its different parts) Emma Crosby presents the evening news programme on Channel 5.appear on a programme I was invited to appear on the programme but decided not to.take part in a programme He reluctantly agreed to take part in the programme.a programme is broadcast (=sent out) The program is broadcast live from the studio every Thursday.prepositionsa programme on/about sb/sth I saw an interesting program on Islamic art. | She presents a programme about home decorating.THESAURUS: programme show /ʃəʊ/ a programme on television or the radio, especially an informal one in which people talk together, take part in a game etc: He has a late-night talk show. | I like watching game shows. | The programme was one of the longest-running TV shows. | She hosts a weekly radio show called ‘Got a question?’ documentary /ˌdɒkjɑˈmentəri◂ $ ˌdɑːk-/ a programme that gives you facts and information about a serious subject, such as history, science, or social problems: We watched a documentary about homeless people. | I saw a documentary on Damian Hirst. | Michael Cockerell is a television documentary maker. soap opera/soap /ˈsəʊp ˌɒpərə $ -ˌɑː-, səʊp/ a television or radio programme that tells an imaginary story about a group of people and their lives, and is often broadcast regularly for many years: The Australian soap opera ‘Neighbours’ was incredibly popular. | 'Coronation Street' is Britain's most popular programme and the longest-running television soap. sitcom /ˈsɪtkɒm $ -kɑːm/ an amusing programme in which there is a different story each week about the same group of people: He was in the American sitcom ‘Friends’. reality TV television programmes that show real people in funny situations or situations in which they must compete with each other. Often the people are filmed continuously for weeks or months: She became famous after appearing on the reality TV show ‘Big Brother’. | The trouble with reality TV is that a lot of the time it’s really boring. webcast a programme, event etc that is broadcast on the internet: Universities may record and broadcast some lectures as webcasts. podcast a file of recorded sound and sometimes pictures that you can download from the internet: The interview is available as a podcast. | You can download the podcast onto your phone. |
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