The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language.
The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Usage: formalContext: Used in discussions about woodworking, construction, or nature.
Note: 原木指的是未经加工的树木，通常用于建筑或制造家具。
日志 (rì zhì)
Example:
I need to write a log of my daily activities.
我需要写一份我的日常活动日志。
He kept a log of his travels.
他记录了他的旅行日志。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Commonly used in administrative, academic, or personal contexts.
Note: 日志通常用于记录事件、活动或工作进度，常见于科学、商业及个人生活中。
记录 (jì lù)
Example:
Please log the temperature every hour.
请每小时记录温度。
She logs her workouts in a notebook.
她在笔记本上记录她的锻炼。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in contexts relating to recording data or information.
Note: 在这个意义上，log 作为动词使用，表示记录、写下某些信息。
航行日志 (háng xíng rì zhì)
Example:
The captain reviewed the ship's log for any unusual activity.
船长查看了航行日志以寻找任何异常活动。
All entries in the log must be accurate.
日志中的所有条目必须准确。
Usage: formalContext: Used in maritime or aviation contexts.
Note: 航行日志是船只或飞机的操作记录，包含航行中发生的所有事件和信息。
登录 (dēng lù)
Example:
You need to log in to access your account.
您需要登录以访问您的帐户。
Please log in to continue.
请登录以继续。
Usage: informalContext: Used in digital contexts, particularly with computers and the internet.
Note: 这个意义的 log 通常是动词，表示在电子设备上输入凭证以获得访问权限。
Log's synonyms
record
A record is a written account of something that has happened or is being planned.
Example: She keeps a record of all the transactions.
Note: While a log generally refers to a systematic record of events, a record can be a more general term for any written account.
diary
A diary is a daily record of personal experiences, thoughts, and feelings.
Example: He wrote in his diary every night before bed.
Note: A diary is more personal and often includes reflections and emotions, while a log is typically a more factual and objective record.
journal
A journal is a daily record of news and events.
Example: She kept a journal of her travels around the world.
Note: A journal can also refer to a personal record of experiences, similar to a diary, but it can also encompass a broader range of topics beyond personal reflections.
Log expressions, common phrases
Keep a log
To keep a record or journal of events, activities, or data.
Example: I like to keep a log of all the books I've read.
Note: The phrase 'keep a log' implies recording or documenting information, whereas 'log' refers to a piece of a tree trunk.
Log in
To enter a computer system by providing the necessary credentials.
Example: Please log in to your account to access the premium features.
Note: 'Log in' is specifically related to accessing a computer system, while 'log' on its own refers to a piece of wood.
Log out
To exit or sign out of a computer system or application.
Example: Don't forget to log out when you're done using the computer.
Note: Similar to 'log in,' 'log out' is a computer-specific term, contrasting with the original meaning of 'log.'
Fall off the log
To describe something as very easy or effortless.
Example: For her, solving complex math problems is like falling off a log.
Note: This phrase uses 'log' metaphorically to convey simplicity, unlike the physical object 'log.'
Logjam
A situation where there is a blockage or deadlock, hindering progress.
Example: There was a logjam in the negotiations, but eventually, a compromise was reached.
Note: 'Logjam' uses 'log' figuratively to represent a blockage or obstruction, rather than a literal wooden log.
Sleep like a log
To sleep deeply and soundly.
Example: After the long hike, he slept like a log through the night.
Note: In this phrase, 'log' is used to describe deep sleep, departing from its original meaning as a piece of wood.
Log everyday (slang) expressions
Log off
To disconnect or stop using a computer system or online service.
Example: Make sure to log off your computer before you leave.
Note: Derived from the idea of physically signing off or disembarking from a log.
Bog log
A large and impressive piece of driftwood or fallen tree found in a swamp or bog.
Example: I found a massive bog log while hiking in the forest.
Note: Combines 'bog' (swampy area) with 'log' to describe a specific type of log.
Logbook
A collection or record of events, experiences, or information, similar to how a log records data.
Example: My grandmother's recipe collection is like a culinary logbook.
Note: Transfers the concept of detailed recording from a ship's log to other types of documentation.
Logophile
A lover or enthusiast of words and wordplay.
Example: As a logophile, I enjoy collecting unusual words.
Note: Connects 'logos' meaning word with 'phile' denoting love or affinity.
Logarithm
A mathematical operation that determines the power to which a fixed number, the base, must be raised to produce a given number.
Example: Understanding logarithms is crucial in advanced mathematics.
Note: Adapts the prefix 'log-' meaning ratio or word into a mathematical term.
Logistical nightmare
A situation characterized by complex, difficult, or chaotic planning and coordination.
Example: Organizing that event was a logistical nightmare with all the last-minute changes.
Note: Applies the precision and detail of managing logs in logistics to the challenges faced in planning and coordination.
Logorrhea
Excessive and uncontrollable wordiness or talking.
Example: He just can't stop talking, it's like he has logorrhea.
Note: Derives from 'logos' meaning word and 'rrhea' indicating flow or discharge to convey a verbal overflow.
Log - Examples
The captain kept a log of the ship's journey.
The server log shows that there were multiple attempts to access the system.
The company keeps a log of all employee hours worked.
Log grammar
Log - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form(Verb, base form)
Lemma: log
Conjugations
Verb, past tense(Verb, past tense): logged
Verb, gerund or present participle(Verb, gerund or present participle): logging
Verb, 3rd person singular present(Verb, 3rd person singular present): logs
Verb, base form(Verb, base form): log
Verb, non-3rd person singular present(Verb, non-3rd person singular present): log
Syllables, Separation and Stress
log Contains 1 syllables: log
Phonetic transcription: ˈlȯg
log , ˈlȯg(The red syllable is stressed)
Log - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
log: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
