Beth A 'process' is a way of doing something, particularly a series of tasks that will result in an outcome.
Feifei “Process” 作名词时的意思是 “过程”,常和与时间有关的单词连用。比如:“long process(漫长的过程)”、“slow process(缓慢的过程)” 和 “to delay the process of something(延迟某事的进程)”。请听例句。
Example Feeling settled after moving to a new country can be a long process. There's so much to do and get used to. (搬到另一个国家后要安定下来可能是一个漫长的过程。因为有太多事情要做,有很多事情要习惯。)
Beth A 'procedure' is a set of instructions or actions that helps you to complete something, and it's usually the most accepted or official way of doing something.
Examples Please make sure you follow the safety procedures whilst working in this environment. (在这种环境中工作时,请确保遵循安全程序。)
What is the correct procedure for making complaints? (投诉的正确程序是什么?)
Beth We hope this has helped you in distinguishing the difference between these four words.
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