binge-watch
Slang Term
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Unknown
informal
Meaning: watch multiple episodes consecutively
连续观看多集节目
ver varios episodios seguidos
複数のエピソードを続けて見ること
여러 에피소드를 연속으로 시청하다
To watch many episodes of a TV series in one sitting or over a short period. Enabled by streaming services.
一次性或在短时间内看完电视剧的很多集。因流媒体服务的出现而流行。
Ver muchos episodios de una serie de televisión de una sentada o en un período corto. Posible gracias a los servicios de streaming.
テレビシリーズの多くのエピソードを一気見すること。ストリーミングサービスによって可能になった。
한 번에 또는 짧은 기간 동안 TV 시리즈의 여러 에피소드를 시청하는 것. 스트리밍 서비스에 의해 가능해졌다.
Examples
- I binge-watched the entire series over the weekend. 我周末把整部剧刷完了。Me vi la serie entera el fin de semana.週末でシリーズ全部一気見した。주말에 시리즈 전편을 몰아봤어.
- She's been binge-watching reality TV all week. 她整个星期都在刷真人秀。Se ha pasado toda la semana viendo reality shows.彼女は一週間ずっとリアリティ番組を一気見してる。그녀는 일주일 내내 리얼리티 프로그램을 몰아보고 있어.
- Netflix made binge-watching mainstream. Netflix让刷剧成为了主流。Netflix hizo que ver series de un tirón fuese algo habitual.Netflixが一気見を主流にした。넷플릭스가 몰아보기를 대중화시켰다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: entertainment, casual
Tone: casual
✓ Do Say
- Describe marathon viewing描述一口气看完Describir maratón de seriesイッキ見を説明する장시간 연속 시청을 설명할 때
✗ Don't Say
- For single episodes用于只看一集的情况Para episodios individuales1話だけの場合には使わない단일 에피소드 시청에는 사용하지 않음
Origin & History
Emerged with streaming services that released full seasons at once. Combines 'binge' (excessive consumption) with watching.
Cultural Context
Era: modern
Generation: younger to middle-aged
Social background: all
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