Word

firmware

/ˈfəːm,weə/

noun

固件；只读存储器中的控制软件

核心释义

Permanent software stored in read-only memory that provides low-level control of a device's hardware; embedded software for hardware management.

1.
一种永久形式的软件,提供对计算设备硬件的低级控制。
A permanent form of software that provides a low-level control of computing device hardware.
2.
只读存储器中永久存储的编码指令
(computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory
3.
用于此类嵌入式计算机应用的软件。
Software that is intended for such embedded computer applications.

一种永久形式的软件,提供对计算设备硬件的低级控制。；只读存储器中永久存储的编码指令；用于此类嵌入式计算机应用的软件。；固件

You need to update the firmware on your router to fix the security vulnerability.

你需要更新路由器上的固件来修复安全漏洞。

用法提示：这里 firmware 作为名词，指路由器的内部只读存储器中的指令。

The printer stopped working because its firmware became corrupted.

打印机因为固件损坏而停止工作。

用法提示：firmware 是名词，表示导致打印机故障的固件。

Firmware is stored in read-only memory and controls the basic functions of a device.

固件存储在只读存储器中，控制设备的基本功能。

用法提示：firmware 作为集合名词，指一类软件指令。