Word · CEFR A2 · Frequency #1064
software
软件
Programs and instructions that operate a computer.
- 1.
Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).
编码的计算机指令,通常可修改
- 2.
(computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
(计算机科学)与计算机系统操作相关的书面程序、过程、规则及其相关文档,存储在可读写内存中
- 3.
The human beings involved in warfare, as opposed to hardware such as weapons and vehicles.
参与战争的人员,区别于硬件
人员；作战人员；编码的计算机指令,通常可修改；(计算机科学)与计算机系统操作相关的书面程序、过程、规则及其相关文档,存储在可读写内存中；参与战争的人员,区别于硬件；软件；[计] 软设备
In use
I need to install the latest software on my computer before starting the project.
This software helps you edit photos quickly and easily.
The company develops software for managing hospital records.
the market for software is expected to expand
software for + noun/gerund
We need software for data analysis.
我们需要用于数据分析的软件。
software to + infinitive
也可用“软件来+动词”的表达。
I bought software to edit photos.
我买了用于编辑照片的软件。
software that + clause
Connections
Collocations
- develop software
- 开发软件
- Our team is developing software for mobile devices.我们的团队正在为移动设备开发软件。
- install software
- 安装软件
- You need to install the software before using it.你需要在使用前安装该软件。
- run software
- 运行软件
- This computer can run complex software smoothly.这台电脑可以流畅运行复杂软件。
- software update
- 软件更新
- The software update fixed several security issues.这次软件更新修复了几个安全问题。
- software development
- 软件开发
- He works in software development for a tech company.他在一家科技公司从事软件开发工作。
- software engineer
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆：软件是软的（soft），不像硬件硬，指的是程序和数据。
Context & Register
语域：中性；典型语境：计算机技术；通常用于正式或技术文档，日常交流中也常见。
Grammar Note
不可数名词，通常用作单数
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words end in '-ware' and share the same stressed vowel and following sounds (/wɛr/ in American English). They are genuine rhymes.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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