Word · Frequency #18211
shareware
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
- 1.
A type of software that is distributed without payment but is limited in any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience.
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。
- 2.
software that is available free of charge; may be distributed for evaluation with a fee requested for additional features or a manual etc.
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
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。;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;试用软件
In use
I downloaded a shareware program to try before buying the full version.
Many shareware apps ask for a small donation after the trial period.
The shareware version has limited features, but you can unlock them by paying.
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。
distribute sth as shareware
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 + noun
shareware 可直接修饰名词,如 shareware version(试用版)、shareware program(共享软件程序)。
Connections
Collocations
- shareware program
- 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。
- shareware version
- 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。
- download shareware
- 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。
- shareware author
- 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。
- shareware registration
- 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。
Synonyms
Learner notes
Memory Tip
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”。
Context & Register
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。
Pronunciation & Spelling
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.