To officially announce or release something to the public.
Word in 30 Seconds
- To make information or products available to the public.
- Used in formal contexts like government, business, and media.
- Often involves official announcements or product launches.
用法模式：发布通常作为及物动词使用，后面接名词性宾语。常见的宾语包括：新闻、命令、公告、数据、产品、软件版本等。例如：“发布公告”、“发布新手机”。
- 1常见语境：该词多用于正式语境。在商业领域，公司发布新产品或财报；在政府领域，部门发布政策或法律法规；在科技领域，开发者发布软件版本或补丁。相比于口语化的“说”或“给别人看”，发布带有明确的仪式感和权威性。
- 1近义词辨析：与“发表”相比，“发布”更侧重于信息的公开和传播，而“发表”常用于个人观点、文章或论文的呈现（如：发表意见、发表文章）。与“发行”相比，“发行”常指货币、证券或出版物的流通（如：发行股票、发行邮票），而“发布”侧重于信息的告知。
Examples
公司将于下周发布新款手机。
everydayThe company will release a new mobile phone next week.
政府发布了最新的交通管制公告。
formalThe government released the latest traffic control announcement.
这款软件刚刚发布了更新版本。
informalThis software just released an updated version.
研究小组发布了一份关于气候变化的报告。
academicThe research team published a report on climate change.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
新闻发布会
press conference
正式发布
officially release
全球发布
global release
Often Confused With
Refers to expressing opinions or publishing literary works. It is more personal than '发布'.
Specifically refers to the circulation of money, stamps, or mass-produced books/media.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word '发布' is inherently formal. It is almost exclusively used in professional, governmental, or technical settings. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless discussing business or official matters.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '发布' for personal opinions, which is incorrect. Use '发表' for opinions. Also, do not use it for objects that are simply 'sent' (use 发送).
Tips
Focus on formal contexts
Use '发布' when you are talking about official announcements, news, or product launches. It sounds professional and structured.
Avoid for casual chatting
Don't use '发布' for casual gossip or personal stories. It makes you sound like a news anchor.
Official government usage
In China, government ministries use '发布' for all official policy documents. It signifies legal validity.
Word Origin
The character '发' means to send out, and '布' means to spread or announce. Together they mean to send information out to the public.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, official announcements are highly respected. Using '发布' correctly reflects an understanding of professional hierarchy and clear communication.
Memory Tip
Think of a news anchor on TV. They are 'releasing' (发布) information to the whole country.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“发布”侧重于官方消息或产品的公开，具有权威性；“发表”侧重于个人意见、文学作品或科研成果的展示。
在日常生活中，如果指代正式的通知或产品，可以使用；但如果只是随口说一件小事，用“说”或“告诉”更自然。
通常接名词，如：公告、新闻、命令、产品、报告、数据等。
反义词可以是“保密”、“隐藏”或“撤回”。
Test Yourself
公司今天下午将要___一款全新的智能手机。
发布新产品是固定搭配。
政府决定___最新的防疫政策。
政府政策需要通过正式渠道发布。
发布 / 已经 / 公司 / 财报 / 了
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Summary
To officially announce or release something to the public.
- To make information or products available to the public.
- Used in formal contexts like government, business, and media.
- Often involves official announcements or product launches.
Focus on formal contexts
Use '发布' when you are talking about official announcements, news, or product launches. It sounds professional and structured.
Avoid for casual chatting
Don't use '发布' for casual gossip or personal stories. It makes you sound like a news anchor.
Official government usage
In China, government ministries use '发布' for all official policy documents. It signifies legal validity.
Examples
4 of 4公司将于下周发布新款手机。
The company will release a new mobile phone next week.
政府发布了最新的交通管制公告。
The government released the latest traffic control announcement.
这款软件刚刚发布了更新版本。
This software just released an updated version.
研究小组发布了一份关于气候变化的报告。
The research team published a report on climate change.
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