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audio

/ˈɔːdiəʊ/
B2adjective

Connected with sound that is recorded, transmitted, or reproduced

Concreteness 3.5/5 · Concrete
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Tiếng Việt

âm thanh

O-đi-ô

Phát âm giống từ 'ô' trong tiếng Việt nhưng kéo dài môi, âm 'đi' nhẹ và kết thúc bằng 'ô' ngắn.

Liên quan đến âm thanh được ghi lại, truyền phát hoặc tái tạo.

Meanings

3 meanings

  1. 1Connected with sound that is recorded.adjectivetechnology

    Liên quan đến âm thanh được ghi lại (thu âm).

    “The library has a vast collection of audio and video tapes.”

    “Thư viện có một bộ sưu tập khổng lồ các băng âm thanh và video.”

    • You can download the audio files directly to your phone.
    • The course includes audio lessons for practicing pronunciation.
    • We need to check the audio equipment before the concert starts.

    Khi dùng làm tính từ, 'audio' thường đứng trước danh từ để bổ nghĩa như 'audio file' (tệp âm thanh) hay 'audio book' (sách nói).

  2. 2Of or involving sound and the recording and broadcasting of sound.adjectivetechnical

    Thuộc về hoặc liên quan đến âm thanh và việc ghi âm, phát thanh.

    “We lost the audio portion of the TV broadcast for a few seconds.”

    “Chúng tôi đã mất phần âm thanh của chương trình truyền hình trong vài giây.”

    • The engineer is responsible for the audio signal quality.
    • They specialize in high-end audio systems for home theaters.

    Trong ngữ cảnh kỹ thuật, 'audio' đối lập với 'video' (hình ảnh).

  3. 3Recorded sound or a sound signal.nountechnology

    Âm thanh đã được ghi lại hoặc tín hiệu âm thanh.

    “The software makes it easy to edit digital audio.”

    “Phần mềm này giúp việc chỉnh sửa âm thanh kỹ thuật số trở nên dễ dàng.”

    • The audio revealed the candidate boasting about his illegal activities.
    • Portable media players let you enjoy both video and audio.
    • The quality of the streaming audio depends on your internet connection.

    Trong tiếng Việt, người dùng thường nói 'file ghi âm' thay vì chỉ dùng 'audio' một mình khi muốn nói về một tệp cụ thể.

Word bank

Near synonyms

Common phrases

  • audio file
  • audio recording
  • audio equipment
  • audio track
  • audio signal
  • audio system
  • audio cassette
  • audio visual
  • digital audio
  • streaming audio
  • loss of audio
  • audio quality
  • capture audio
  • play audio

Grammar & forms

Grammar

  • uncountable

Inflections

plural
audios

Word family

Avoid mistakes

Common mistakes

  • I sent you an audio of the song.

    I sent you an audio file/recording of the song.

    While 'audio' is a noun, in this context it is often used attributively or as an uncountable noun. To refer to a specific item, 'audio file' or 'recording' is more precise.

Don't confuse with

  • audible

    able to be heard

    “Her voice was barely audible above the noise.”

    Use 'audio' for recorded sound/technology, 'audible' for the ability to hear something.

  • aural

    relating to the ear or the sense of hearing

    “The movie was a visual and aural delight.”

    Use 'aural' when referring to the ear/hearing sense biologically or artistically.

Academic collocations

Words that pair with "audio" in formal and academic writing

verb
recordedittransmitprocess
adjective
digitalvisualcleardistorted
noun
filesignaltrackquality
preposition
viain

In context

Real-world examples

  • business

    Please send me the audio file of the meeting via Zalo.

    Vui lòng gửi cho tôi tệp âm thanh của cuộc họp qua Zalo.

    Zalo is the primary communication tool for business and daily life in Vietnam, often used for sending voice messages and files.

  • daily life

    I enjoy listening to audiobooks while stuck in traffic in Hanoi.

    Tôi thích nghe sách nói trong khi bị kẹt xe ở Hà Nội.

    Traffic congestion is common in major Vietnamese cities; audio content is a popular way to pass the time.

  • academic

    The university provides high-quality audio equipment for the language lab.

    Trường đại học cung cấp thiết bị âm thanh chất lượng cao cho phòng thực hành ngôn ngữ.

    Vietnamese students rely heavily on 'audio visual' (AV) rooms for English listening practice.

  • technology

    Check your audio settings before the Zoom call starts.

    Kiểm tra cài đặt âm thanh trước khi cuộc gọi Zoom bắt đầu.

    Remote work and online learning have become standard in urban Vietnam post-pandemic.

Notes for Vietnamese speakers

  • In Vietnam, 'audio' is often used as a loanword in technical contexts, but 'âm thanh' is the standard translation.
  • The phrase 'loa đài' is a traditional way to refer to audio equipment collectively in rural or older contexts.
  • Vietnamese learners often confuse 'audio' (the signal/recording) with 'speaker' (loa) or 'volume' (âm lượng).

Etymology

From Latin *audire* 'hear'. The word came into general use in the 1930s, originally in the context of television (contrasted with video).

Exam levels

IELTS

6.0

CEFR

B2

TOEIC

705-800

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