1. vt. & vi.记录；录音，拍摄　 write down (a description or piece of information) so that it will be known in the future; preserve (sound or a television broadcast) so that it can be heard or seen again
2. vt.显示；自动记下 show by measuring; register　

　～ a day's events　记录一天的重大事情
　～ a television broadcast　拍摄电视广播
　～ history　记载过去的事
　～ one's thoughts and experience　记载想法与经历
　～ sb's impressions　记下印象
　～ the life of sb　记录某人的生活情况
　～ the names　记录人名
　～ the results　记下结果
　～ the scene　拍摄风景
　～ live　现场录音〔录像〕
　～ well　录下来很好听
　～ easily　容易录音
　～ vividly　生动地记载
　～ by concealed cameras　偷录下来
　～ in history　载入史册
　～ in one's notes　记在笔记本中
　～ into wax　录进唱片中

　Does this machine record well?　这台机器录像效果好吗?
　His voice does not record well.　他的声音录下来不好听。
　The background records just right.　背景资料记录得很正确。
　Will you record your impression of the trip?　你是否要把你旅行的观感记下来?
　She recorded her impressions of the city in her diary.　她在日记里记下了对这座城市的印象。
　They have recorded the proceedings of the court.　他们已将法庭的诉讼程序记录下来。
　The police stenographer recorded the man's confession word by word.　警察局速记员逐字记下了那个人的供词。
　You should record precious comments like that.　你应该把那样珍贵的评论记录下来。
　The secretary recorded the names of all those present.　秘书把所有出席的人名记录了下来。
　I recorded his lecture.　我将他的讲课记录下来。
　His diary recorded the events of the past.　他的日记记载了以往的事件。
　This volume records the history of the Chinese revolution.　这卷书记载了中国革命的历史。
　Language is speech, writing is merely a device for recording speech.　语言是说的话，文字只是记录言语的一种手段。
　I have recorded the whole concert.　我把整场音乐会都录下来了。
　Don't make any noise when I'm recording the song.　在我录这首歌的时候，请别做声。
　The tape recorder has recorded his voice and the camera has recorded his features.　录音机录下他的声音，摄像机摄下他的容貌。
　He noticed that at that moment the thermometer recorded 90℃.　他观察到当时温度计上的读数是摄氏90度。
　A cardiograph records the heartbeat.　心电图上标明心跳次数。
　The thermometer recorded the highest temperature in the history of the country.　温度计记录了这个国家历史最高气温。
　The gift will serve to record our appreciation.　这礼物将用来表示我们的谢意。
　Metal tools record a superior civilization.　金属工具是一较高文明的标志。
　How he died is not recorded.　他是如何死的没有记载。
　Their every action and expression was recorded by concealed cameras.　他们的一举一动都被偷录下来了。
　The singer has not been recorded for years.　那位歌手已经好几年未出录音带了。
　The broadcast was recorded, not live.　广播节目是录音制成的，不是实况播出。
　The amount of electricity used is recorded by a meter.　电表记录下耗电量。
　The meeting recorded that there had been a heated argument.　记录表明会上曾发生一场激烈的争论。
　Listen to the speaker and record what he says.　认真听讲演并记下他的话。
　It is recorded as being the best.　据记载，它是最好的。
　He is recorded to have made this canal.　记载他曾挖过运河。

 ♣ record from　(v.+prep.)
　从…录制，转录　use a machine such as a tape recorder to make a lasting record of (sound or picture) produced in the course of (a performance) or taken from (an earlier recording)
　Firms are now selling packages of favourite performances recorded from films.　有些公司正出售从电影中录制下来的整套受人欢迎的节目。
　We managed to record the whole of the concert from a live studio broadcast.　我们设法把现场直播音乐会的全部节目录了下来。
　These songs were recorded from a concert during last year's season.　这些歌曲是在上季的音乐会上录下来的。
 ♣ record on¹　(v.+adv.)
　录制（声音或图像）　use a machine such as a tape recorder or use certain materials as a means of reproducing the sound or picture; mark an effect on sth
　A cassette tape recorder can easily record sound on and play sound back from tape.　盒式录音机可以很容易地用磁带录音和放音。
 ♣ record on²　(v.+prep.)
　把（声音或图像）录制在…上；表明　use a machine such as a tape recorder or use certain materials as a mean of reproducing the sound or picture; mark an effect on sth
　The language teaching lessons were recorded on videotape so that they can be shown again and again.　语言教学课程已制成录像带，可以反复放映。
　In the early days, performances used to be recorded on wax.　在过去，演出节目常录在唱片上。
　Her sufferings are recorded on her face for the rest of her life.　苦难的经历在她脸上留下了永久的痕迹。
　The intensity of the explosion is recorded on the charred tree trunks.　那些烧焦的树干表明爆炸的强烈。
 ♣ record onto　(v.+prep.)
　把…转录在…上　move an reproduction of a sound or picture from one tape or material onto another
　The electricians have performed wonders in recording these long dead voices from old wax onto modern plastic surfaces.　电气技师们很出色地把这些早已失传的声音从老唱片中转录到现代的塑料薄膜唱片上。
　Nowadays, one's voice, appearance or movement can be recorded onto tape or film.　现在一个人的声音、表情或者动作都可以录在磁带或胶片上。

 ♣ record, catalogue, enroll, list, register
　这组词的意思相近，其区别是：record指作出旨在提供证据或供查阅细节的精确或正式的记录。catalogue指把项目分门别类地编入目录，并加上注释或说明；enroll指把取得某种资格或享有某种荣誉的人记入名册，也可指把物品列入清单；list指把数字、事项记入表格或把姓名记入名单；register指某一专门事件的事实记录或细节记录。例如：
　He enrolled with an employment agency for a teaching position.　他在一家职业介绍所登记，谋求一个教师的职位。
　Let's just list these factors.　让我们仅列举下列因素。
　This book has not yet been catalogued.　这本书尚未列入目录中。
　Have you registered the birth of your baby?　你给婴儿的出生登记了吗?

1. C 记录，记载　 permanent account, especially in writing, of facts, events, etc.
2. S 经历，履历；功过　 facts, events, etc. known (but not always written down) about the past of sb/sth
3. C 最好的成绩，水平；记录　 best performance or highest or lowest level ever reached, especially in sport

　amend a ～　刷新纪录
　approach sb's ～　接近某人的纪录
　beat a ～　打破纪录
　better a ～　刷新纪录
　break a ～　打破纪录
　close a ～　封闭档案，终止一个纪录
　create a ～　创造纪录
　cut a ～　打破纪录，录制唱片
　destroy a ～　打破纪录
　equal a ～　平一项纪录
　establish a ～　创立记录
　go on ～　被记录下来，公开表明见解
　have a good ～　有良好的履历
　hold ～　保持纪录
　keep a ～　保持纪录
　look up the ～s　查阅记录
　make a ～　记录，制作唱片
　open up a ～　创立记录，打开档案，开始设立档案
　play a ～　放唱片
　set a ～　创立记录
　tie a ～　平一项纪录
　academic ～　学业成绩
　clean ～　清白的履历
　criminal ～　（罪犯的）前科
　detailed ～　详细的记录
　distinguished ～　杰出的成绩
　excellent ～　优秀成绩记载
　fine ～　优良的成绩
　good ～　良好的履历
　historical ～　历史记载
　honourable ～　光荣的履历
　long-playing ～　慢转（密纹）唱片
　medical ～s　病历
　national ～　全国最高纪录
　new ～　新纪录
　official ～　正式的记录
　Olympic ～　奥林匹克纪录
　original ～s　原始记录
　pictorial ～　照片记录
　public ～　公开的记录
　sketchy ～　粗略的记录
　spotty ～　有污点的履历
　the highest ～　最高记录
　unbeaten ～　不败的纪录
　unbroken ～　未被打破的纪录
　altitude ～　最高纪录
　attendance ～　出席记录
　family ～　家谱
　phonograph ～　唱片
　police ～s　犯罪记录
　safety ～　安全记录
　school ～s　学业成绩
　service ～　服务成绩
　speed ～　速度记录
　the earliest ～　最早的记载
　world ～　世界纪录
　～ holder　纪录保持者
　of ～　记载的
　off the ～　非正式的谈话
　on ～　据记录的，有史以来的
　out of the ～　离题
　～ for high jump　跳高纪录
　～ for the pole vault　撑竿跳纪录
　～ on human rights　人权记录

　Let the record speak for itself.　让记录本身来说话吧。
　His fame soon passed from record and memory.　他的名声很快就从案卷上及人们的记忆中抹去了。
　History is a record of past events.　历史是过去大事件的记录。
　Do you keep a record of your expenditure?　你记录你的开支吗?
　The secretary kept a record of what was done at the meeting.　秘书保存有会议记录。
　The travellers wrote a record of their journey.　旅行者们作了一个旅行记录。
　The official records are kept in that building.　官方的案卷存放在那幢大楼里。
　Bamboo was one of the earliest materials the Chinese people used for their written records.　竹子是中国人民最早用来记载文字的一种材料。
　This is quite a record.　这确实是空前的记录。
　The team has a very poor record.　这个队的成绩向来不好。
　We'll try to hit a new record.　我们要努力创新纪录。
　He broke a record in running.　他打破了一项跑的纪录。
　Some new world records were made on this Olympic Games.　在这届奥林匹克运动会上创造了一些世界纪录。
　They have been training regularly for some time and have set a few new records.　他们已进行了一段时间的正规训练，而且创造了几项新纪录。
　He broke several world swimming records at the 2000 Olympics.　他在2000年的奥运会上打破了好几项世界游泳纪录。
　His record is against him.　他的履历对他不利。
　His political record was outstanding.　他的政治表现是很杰出的。
　That airline has a bad record.　那家航空公司记录不佳。
　The man had a long criminal record.　那个人有长期犯罪的前科。
　The police are looking into the past record of the suspect.　警察正在调查犯罪嫌疑人过去的经历。

 ♣ a matter of record
　有记录可查的事；有案可稽之事　sth known to be true
　It's a matter of record that there were ten bankruptcies in the town last year.　去年这个城市有十家破产是事实。
　It's a matter of record that nobody has ever failed this examination.　根据记载，从没有人在这考试中不合格。
　A birth certificate or a marriage license is a matter of record.　出生证明和结婚证书都是记录在案的。
　If you're convicted of speeding, it becomes a matter of record.　如果你被判犯有超速行驶罪，它就成为记录在案的事了。
 ♣ for the record
　正式记录在案，正式地　be formally noted
　Just for the record, I think the President is a fool.　我公开声明，总统是个傻瓜。
　Just for the record, I think we're making a grave mistake.　我要郑重地指出，我认为我们正在犯一个严重的错误。
　For the record I'd just like to say that I totally disagree with this decision.　必须郑重声明，我完全不同意这一决定。
 ♣ go on record
　公开表明观点；被记录在案以备日后查阅　speak out one's own opinions; record (for future reference)
　The mayor went on record as opposing a tax raise.　市长公开表示反对增税。
　Everything that is said between them will go on record.　他们的谈话都要记录下来。
 ♣ have a good track record
　功绩卓著；使可以信赖　have a lot of achievements; have an experience that is to one's credit
　He has a good track record as a scientist and has made a number of discoveries.　他作为科学家功绩卓著，因为他有许多重大的发现。
　This applicant for the job has the best track record and I recommend that we employ her.　这位求职者可以信赖，我建议我们雇用她。
 ♣ off the record
　〈口〉不得发表的，不可正式记录的　 not for publication or not to be noted
　The President told the reporters his remarks were strictly off the record.　总统告诉记者们，他的谈话不得公开发表。
　He told us off the record that the firm was doing badly this year.　他私下对我们说，今年公司不景气。
　I was present when the question was discussed, and I can tell you, off the record, that the committee was by no means unanimous.　讨论这个问题时我在场，我可以私下对你们说，委员会的意见根本不一致。
 ♣ on record
　记载，记录在案的，公开发表的　recorded; publicly known
　All the important events are on record.　重大事件都有记载。
　We don't know when the famous writer was born, but the date of his death is on record.　我们不知道这位著名作家是什么时候出生的，但他逝世的日子是有记录的。
　The police kept his name on record.　警方将他的名字记录在案。
 ♣ put on record
　公开表明观点；被记录在案以备日后查阅　speak out one's own opinions; record (for future reference)
　The two candidates went on television to put their ideas on record.　两位候选人在电视上公开发表意见。
　I wish to be put on record as disagreeing with these decisions.　我不赞同这些决定，并希望将此写进记录。
 ♣ put〔set〕 the record straight
　纠正错误，澄清是非　remedy a mistake
　He thought I was nearly forty, but I soon put the record straight.　他认为我已近40岁了，但我及时对此作了更正。
　He wrote a book to set the record straight.　他写了一本书来澄清问题。
　To set the record straight, I must say now that I never supported the idea.　我必须在此表明，我从未支持过那种意见。

 ♣ record, register
　这两个词都有“记录”的意思。其区别在于：
1. record指对事件或情况的记载；register指正式的或官方的登记或注册。例如：
　Some records of ancient civilization were discovered recently.　最近发现了一些古代文明的史料。
　By law we are required to keep a register of births and deaths.　法律要求我们对出生和死亡进行登记。
2. record还有“履历”的意思，而register则没有此义。例如：
　The commander had an outstanding record in leading the army against the enemy.　指挥官率领军队抗敌，功勋卓著。
 ♣ record, recording
　这两个词都可表示“录音”“唱片”， recording着重在“音”; record则着重在“片〔带〕”。例如：
　He keeps all his gramophone records in his bedroom.　他把他的所有的唱片都放在自己的卧室里了。
　The author has most usefully provided recordings of the lessons.　非常有用的是作者提供了各课的录音。

　他创造了跳高世界纪录。
　［误］ He made a world record in high jump.
　［正］ He set a world record in high jump.
　［析］ 表示“创造纪录”一般说set a record，不说make a record；表示“打破纪录”一般说break〔beat〕 a record; “保持纪录”一般说keep a record.

　record　还可作“唱片”解，指用虫胶、塑料等制成的圆盘，表面有记录声音变化的螺旋槽，可以用电唱机把所录的声音重放出来。现在生活中很少见到，多见于博物馆中。例如：
　Put a record on the record player and let's have some music.　把唱片放在电唱机上，咱们听听音乐吧。

A 创纪录的 more, fast, better, etc.， than ever before

　～ attendance　破纪录的出席人数
　～ crop of corn　创纪录的谷物收成
　～ crowds　空前多的人群
　～ high　创纪录的高度
　～ levels　创纪录的的水平
　～ time　创纪录的速度
　～ year of sales　销售额最高的一年

　A record number of people attended the concert.　听音乐会的人数创了纪录。
　They finished in record time.　他们以创纪录的速度完成了工作。
　Sales have reached record levels.　销售额已达创纪录的的水平。
　Unemployment was at a record high.　失业人数达到创纪录的高度。
　The price of gold has risen to a record high this month.　这个月的黄金价格空前高涨。
　U.S. dollars fell to a record low.　美元创纪录地贬值。
　The bank rate was increased to a record 8%.　银行利率提高到创纪录的8%。
　And whether they play in smoky cellar clubs or spacious concert hall, jazz musicians are drawing record crowds.　爵士音乐家们不论是在烟雾弥漫的地下室的俱乐部演奏，还是在豪华宽敞的音乐厅里表演，都能吸引空前多的听众。

　［同义词］ v. contain, cut, document, read, register, report, score, tape n. account, album, career, diary, disc, file, rememberance, report, witness
　［词源］　古法语recordor<拉丁语recordàri（记忆，想起）