Word · CEFR A1 · Frequency #756
technology
技术；工业技术
the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially in industry and business
- 1.
The combined application of science and art in practical ways in industry, as for example in designing new machines.
科学和艺术在工业中的实际应用,如设计新机器
- 2.
Machines or equipment thus designed.
如此设计的机器或设备
- 3.
Any useful skill or mechanism that humans have developed or invented (including in prescientific eras).
人类发明或发展的任何有用技能或机制(包括前科学时代)
- 4.
Any useful trait that has evolved in any organism.
任何生物体中进化出的有用特性
科学和艺术在工业中的实际应用,如设计新机器；如此设计的机器或设备；人类发明或发展的任何有用技能或机制(包括前科学时代)；任何生物体中进化出的有用特性；技术
In use
Modern technology has changed the way we communicate.
She works in information technology and helps companies protect their data.
This new technology makes it easier to store energy from the sun.
technology (as subject) + verb
Technology is changing the world.
技术正在改变世界。
verb + technology (as object)
They are developing new technology.
他们正在开发新技术。
technologies (plural) + verb
technology 作可数名词时表示具体的技术种类。
These technologies improve efficiency.
Connections
Collocations
- cutting-edge technology
- 尖端技术
- The company is known for its cutting-edge technology in artificial intelligence.这家公司以其在人工智能领域的尖端技术而闻名。
- information technology
- 信息技术
- She works in information technology as a software developer.她是一名软件开发人员，从事信息技术工作。
- technology industry
- 技术产业
- The technology industry is constantly evolving with new innovations.技术产业随着新创新而不断演变。
- advanced technology
- 先进技术
- Advanced technology has greatly improved healthcare outcomes.先进技术大大改善了医疗效果。
- technology transfer
- 技术转让
- The university facilitates technology transfer to commercial partners.该大学促进技术向商业伙伴转让。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
将'technology'分解为'tech'（太可）和'logy'（逻辑），技术太可以了且需逻辑。
Context & Register
中性；广泛用于学术、工业和日常语境，指应用科学和工具。
Grammar Note
Can be countable or uncountable.
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the /-ˈɑlədʒi/ ending and rhyme with 'technology' in US pronunciation.
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 4，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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