Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #3435
hardware
计算机硬件;硬件
核心释义
The physical components of a computer system, such as the motherboard, memory, and hard drive.
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Fixtures, equipment, fasteners, tools, and devices used for general-purpose construction and repair of a structure or object. Also such equipment as sold as stock by a store of the same name, e.g. hardware store.
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主要军事武器(如坦克或导弹)
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
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The part of a computer that is fixed and cannot be altered without replacement or physical modification; motherboard, expansion cards, etc.
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由金属制成的工具或器具
instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal
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Electronic equipment.
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构成计算机系统的机械、磁性、电子和电气组件
(computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
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Metal implements.
五金器具;五金制品;小五金;军事武器;重型武器;电子设备;主要军事武器(如坦克或导弹);由金属制成的工具或器具
用法In use
I need to upgrade my computer hardware to run the new software.
用法提示:句中“hardware”作名词,意为“计算机硬件”。
The hardware store sells tools, nails, and locks.
用法提示:句中“hardware”作名词,意为“五金器具”。
Before assembling the PC, check that all hardware components are compatible.
用法提示:句中“hardware”作名词,意为“计算机硬件”。
hardware + be + [adjective]
The hardware is durable.
该硬件耐用。
buy/install/use + hardware
We need to buy new hardware for the kitchen.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- computer hardware
- 计算机硬件
- We need to upgrade our computer hardware to run the latest software.我们需要升级计算机硬件以运行最新的软件。
- military hardware
- 军事装备
- The country invested heavily in military hardware.该国在军事装备上投入了大量资金。
- hardware store
- 五金店
- I bought a hammer at the hardware store.我在五金店买了一把锤子。
- hardware and software
- 硬件和软件
- The system includes both hardware and software.该系统包括硬件和软件。
- hardware failure
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
硬件(hardware)由'硬'(hard)和'件'(ware)组成,想象电脑中那些硬邦邦的物理部件。
语境与语域Context & Register
通常用于计算机硬件或五金工具语境,在军事领域指重型武器。注册为中性,具体含义取决于语境。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All words ending with -ware (pronounced /wɛr/) rhyme with hardware. There are no common lookalikes that are spelled with -ware but pronounced differently.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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