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Go pro - 英语词汇详解
Meaning 1：action camera (Go pro)
Go pro
/ˈɡoʊproʊ/
n.
A small, tough camera made for recording exciting activities like sports and adventures, often worn on the body.
action camera
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/ˈækʃən ˈkæmərə/
n.
A small, rugged camera designed for capturing high-energy activities like sports and adventures, often mounted on helmets or equipment.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
A brand name combining 'go' (to move) and 'pro' (professional), suggesting professional-level action recording.
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a pro athlete going extreme with a tiny camera on their helmet—GoPro captures the action.
📖 Example
He mounted his GoPro on his helmet to capture every moment of his ski jump.
He mounted his GoPro on his helmet to capture every moment of his ski jump.
🔗 Collocations
mount a GoPro – to attach a GoPro camera to something
GoPro footage – video recorded by a GoPro camera
GoPro camera – the brand of small action camera
🔄 Synonyms
action cam (n.) – a portable video camera designed for recording action
sports camera (n.) – a compact camera used to record sports activities
🚫 Antonyms
studio camera (n.) – a large, professional camera used in controlled environments
🌱 Derivatives
GoProing (v.) – the act of recording with a GoPro camera
📖 Cultural Story
Founded by Nick Woodman in 2002 to capture surfing footage, GoPro evolved into the iconic camera for extreme sports, embodying the spirit of adventure and documentation.
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