Word · Frequency #9165
modems
调制解调器
modems is the plural of modem.
electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line
- 1.
A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog telephone signals and vice versa, allowing computers to communicate over a phone line.
一种将数字计算机信号编码为模拟电话信号并反之亦然的设备,使计算机能够通过电话线通信。
- 2.
(from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line
调制解调器(用于通过电话线连接计算机的电子设备)
一种将数字计算机信号编码为模拟电话信号并反之亦然的设备,使计算机能够通过电话线通信。；调制解调器(用于通过电话线连接计算机的电子设备)；调制解调器；[计] 调制解调器
In use
To set up the internet, you need to connect the modem to the phone line.
The old modem was too slow for streaming video, so we bought a new one.
Many modern modems combine a router and a modem in a single device.
use a modem
You need to use a modem to connect to the internet.
你需要使用调制解调器来连接互联网。
modem connects
The modem connects your computer to the telephone line.
调制解调器将你的电脑连接到电话线。
install a modem
Connections
Collocations
- dial-up modem
- 拨号调制解调器
- I used to connect to the internet with a dial-up modem.我过去用拨号调制解调器上网。
- cable modem
- 电缆调制解调器
- The cable modem provides a faster internet connection than DSL.电缆调制解调器比DSL提供更快的互联网连接。
- modem speed
- 调制解调器速度
- The modem speed determines how fast data is transferred.调制解调器速度决定了数据传输的快慢。
- connect via modem
- 通过调制解调器连接
- You can connect to the network via a modem.你可以通过调制解调器连接到网络。
Synonyms
- modulator-demodulator
- 调制解调器（全称） · 这是'modem'的全称，通常用于正式或技术语境，日常交流中多用'modem'。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想成'猫'，因为调制解调器就像一只电子猫。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：computer hardware、internet connectivity 通常作为中性词使用，多用于计算机硬件及网络连接场景。
Grammar Note
常用于计算机通信领域，指调制解调器设备。
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