Word · CEFR A2 · Frequency #1064
software
软件
核心释义
Programs and instructions that operate a computer.
- 1.
编码的计算机指令,通常可修改
Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).
- 2.
(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
(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
- 3.
参与战争的人员,区别于硬件
The human beings involved in warfare, as opposed to hardware such as weapons and vehicles.
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
用法In use
I need to install the latest software on my computer before starting the project.
用法提示：software 为不可数名词，此处指计算机程序或应用。
This software helps you edit photos quickly and easily.
用法提示：software 作主语，指一套应用程序。
The company develops software for managing hospital records.
用法提示：software 作宾语，表示软件产品或程序。
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
相关词与表达Connections
搭配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
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
记忆：软件是软的（soft），不像硬件硬，指的是程序和数据。
语境与语域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。
语法说明Grammar Note
不可数名词，通常用作单数
发音与拼写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.
高价值词汇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。
用法优先级Usage priority
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.