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阅览

yuèlǎn /ywaʊ liɛn/

阅览 is a formal verb used for perusing materials in designated public or professional spaces.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Formal term for reading or perusing documents.
  • Commonly associated with libraries and reading rooms.
  • Implies a purposeful or systematic inspection of materials.

Overview

  1. 1概述:阅览是一个书面语色彩较浓的词汇,由“阅”(看)和“览”(观看、浏览)组成。它不仅仅是简单的阅读,通常暗示着一种系统性的查阅、浏览或审阅过程。2) 用法:该词常作为及物动词使用,后面接书籍、报刊、档案、文件等宾语。由于其正式的属性,它常出现在公共服务场所的名称中,如“阅览室”。3) 常见语境:主要用于图书馆、档案室、政府机关或企业办公室。在这些地方,人们通常是为了获取信息、研究课题或处理公务而进行“阅览”。例如,在图书馆查阅学术期刊,或在档案室审阅历史文件。4) 近义词辨析:与“阅读”相比,“阅览”更偏向于在特定场所的查阅行为,且语体更正式;“浏览”则侧重于快速地看,不一定深入;“查阅”则强调为了寻找特定信息而进行有目的的搜索和阅读。

Examples

1

请在阅览室保持安静。

everyday

Please keep quiet in the reading room.

2

我们需要阅览这些档案以获取证据。

formal

We need to peruse these files to obtain evidence.

3

他在阅览室里待了一整天。

informal

He spent the whole day in the reading room.

4

该文献供研究人员阅览。

academic

This document is available for researchers to peruse.

Common Collocations

阅览室 Reading room
供阅览 Available for perusal
阅览资料 Peruse materials

Common Phrases

禁止阅览

Reading prohibited

免费阅览

Free to peruse

阅览证

Library card/Reading pass

Often Confused With

阅览 vs 阅读

阅读 is the general term for reading. 阅览 is specific to formal or public settings.

阅览 vs 浏览

浏览 means to skim or browse. 阅览 implies a more thorough or official act of reading.

Grammar Patterns

在[地点]阅览 供[人]阅览 阅览[资料/文件]

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Use '阅览' primarily in formal or administrative contexts. It is standard for library signage and official document handling. Avoid using it in casual, daily life scenarios.


Common Mistakes

Learners often use '阅览' for leisure reading, which sounds unnatural. Also, avoid using it as a direct synonym for 'read' in all contexts. Remember it is a formal term.

Tips

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Use in formal contexts only

Reserve this word for professional or academic settings. It sounds too stiff for casual conversations about reading at home.

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Avoid casual reading scenarios

Do not use '阅览' for leisure reading like comics or novels. It implies a sense of duty or research.

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Public library culture in China

In China, the term '阅览室' is a standard feature of almost every school and public library. It represents a quiet space dedicated to focused study.

Word Origin

The word combines 阅 (to see/inspect) and 览 (to view/peruse). Historically used for official inspection of texts.

Cultural Context

The concept of '阅览' is deeply tied to the culture of public libraries and archives in China, emphasizing the sanctity and quietness of the study environment.

Memory Tip

Think of '阅览室' as a 'Reading Room'. If you are in a room specifically for research, you are '阅览'ing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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“阅读”是通用词,涵盖范围广,口语和书面语均可使用。而“阅览”语体正式,通常指在图书馆或阅览室等特定场所查阅资料,书面色彩更浓。

虽然语法上没有错误,但通常不建议使用。由于“阅览”带有正式、查阅的意味,阅读小说等娱乐性读物用“阅读”或“看”更自然。

“阅览室”是图书馆内专门供读者查阅报刊、书籍和资料的房间。它是“阅览”一词最常见的搭配场景。

不常用。在日常生活中,人们更倾向于说“看书”、“读书”或“查资料”。“阅览”多出现在告示、公文或正式的学术交流中。

Test Yourself

fill blank

进入___前,请保持安静并关闭手机。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 阅览室

“阅览室”是标准的公共设施名称,符合语境。

multiple choice

以下哪项最符合“阅览”的语境?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 学生在图书馆查阅参考资料。

“阅览”侧重于在正式场所查阅资料的行为。

sentence building

请根据提示完成句子:图书馆内有专门的___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 阅览室

“阅览室”是固定搭配。

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