What does documentary mean?

A film or programme presenting facts about real subjects. Consisting of or supported by written documents.

How is documentary pronounced?

UK /ˌdɒkjəˈmentəri/, US /ˌdɑːkjəˈmentəri/.

/ˌdɒkjəˈmentəri/ · /ˌdɑːkjəˈmentəri/

CEFR level B1Topic MediaWord #2467 in the learning path

纪录片；纪实节目

n. A film or programme presenting facts about real subjects.

纪录片；纪实节目

adj. Consisting of or supported by written documents.

文件的；文献的

We watched a documentary about penguins after dinner.

晚饭后，我们看了一部关于企鹅的纪录片。

A well-researched documentary can raise public awareness of environmental problems without oversimplifying their causes.

一部经过充分调研的纪录片能够提高公众对环境问题的认识，同时避免过度简化其成因。

作名词指纪录片；documentary evidence指书面证据。

What does documentary mean?: A film or programme presenting facts about real subjects. Consisting of or supported by written documents.
How is documentary pronounced?: UK /ˌdɒkjəˈmentəri/, US /ˌdɑːkjəˈmentəri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.