Word · Frequency #9165
modems
调制解调器
modems is the plural of modem.
核心释义
electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line
- 1.
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。
A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog telephone signals and vice versa, allowing computers to communicate over a phone line.
- 2.
调制解调器(用于通过电话线连接计算机的电子设备)
(from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone 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。；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
用法In use
To set up the internet, you need to connect the modem to the phone line.
用法提示：名词作宾语，表示设备
The old modem was too slow for streaming video, so we bought a new one.
用法提示：名词作主语，描述性能
Many modern modems combine a router and a modem in a single device.
用法提示：名词复数形式作主语，说明功能
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
相关词与表达Connections
搭配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。
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
联想成'猫'，因为调制解调器就像一只电子猫。
语境与语域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。
语法说明Grammar Note
常用于计算机通信领域，指调制解调器设备。
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