sth be shareware
shareware 为不可数名词,be 后直接作表语,不加冠词。
This program is shareware; you can try it before you buy it.
这个程序是试用软件;你可以先试用再购买。
共享软件;试用软件
先理解核心含义,再看它在真实句子里的用法。
共享软件;试用软件
software that is available free of charge and may be distributed for evaluation, with a fee requested for additional features or a manual
This program is shareware; you can try it before you buy it.
这个程序是试用软件;你可以先试用再购买。
一种无需付费即可分发但在功能、可用性或便利性方面受到某种限制的软件。
A type of software that is distributed without payment but is limited in any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience.
免费提供的软件;可分发供评估,但附加功能或手册等需付费
software that is available free of charge; may be distributed for evaluation with a fee requested for additional features or a manual etc.
I downloaded a shareware program to try before buying the full version.
我下载了一个试用软件,在购买完整版之前先试用一下。
Many shareware apps ask for a small donation after the trial period.
许多共享软件应用在试用期过后会要求小额捐款。
The shareware version has limited features, but you can unlock them by paying.
试用软件版本功能有限,但你可以付费解锁这些功能。
shareware 为不可数名词,be 后直接作表语,不加冠词。
This program is shareware; you can try it before you buy it.
这个程序是试用软件;你可以先试用再购买。
as shareware 表示“作为试用软件”,常用于说明软件的发行方式。
The developer distributed the game as shareware with a paid upgrade.
开发者以试用软件形式发布这款游戏,并提供付费升级。
shareware 可直接修饰名词,如 shareware version(试用版)、shareware program(共享软件程序)。
The shareware version only supports basic features.
试用版只支持基本功能。
Not this
I downloaded many sharewares from that website.
Use this
I downloaded a lot of shareware from that website.
shareware 是不可数名词,没有复数形式,也不能用 many 修饰;表示大量时应用 a lot of、much 等修饰不可数名词,且 shareware 保持单数。
Not this
Can you recommend a shareware for editing photos?
Use this
Can you recommend a shareware program for editing photos?
shareware 指软件这种材料,不可数,不能直接与 a 连用表示“一个软件产品”;应在 a 后加可数名词 program/application,或用 a piece of shareware,让 shareware 作定语。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
共享软件程序
This shareware program lets you use it free for 30 days.
这个共享软件程序允许你免费使用30天。
共享版本
The shareware version of the game includes only the first level.
这个游戏的共享版本只包含第一关。
下载共享软件
You can download shareware from the developer's website.
你可以从开发者的网站下载共享软件。
共享软件作者
The shareware author relies on users' donations.
这位共享软件作者依靠用户的捐赠。
共享软件注册
Shareware registration is simple and supports the developer.
共享软件注册很简单,而且能支持开发者。
Use shareware naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
联想 share(分享)+ ware(软件):作者把软件分享出来让你试用,满意再付钱。记住是“试用/共享软件”。
语域:neutral 常见场景:软件下载页面、技术文档、软件评测 shareware 是计算机领域的常用词,通常指可免费试用、可选付费升级的软件。这个说法在普通软件介绍和技术文档中都比较自然,属于中性表达,没有明显的口语或正式限制。
词尾 -ware 读 /wɛr/,因此 software、hardware、freeware 与 shareware 同韵;wear、share、chair 的元音也同为 /ɛr/,拼写不同但发音押韵。注意 war /wɔr/ 以 war- 开头,但发音与 -ware 不同。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.