Word · Frequency #8824
wireless
无线电
radio communication
- 1.
The medium of radio communication.
无线电通信
- 2.
medium for communication
通信媒介
- 3.
A wireless connectivity to a computer network.
无线网络连接
- 4.
transmission by radio waves
无线电波传输
- 5.
an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
检测、解调并放大传输信号的电子接收器
无线电通信；通信媒介；无线网络连接；无线电波传输；检测、解调并放大传输信号的电子接收器
In use
The wireless network in our office is very fast.
My grandfather still listens to the news on the wireless.
Many devices now support wireless charging.
be wireless
形容词用法，表示设备无需线缆连接。
This keyboard is wireless.
这个键盘是无线的。
use wireless
名词用法，指无线网络连接。
Most computers use wireless to connect to the internet.
大多数电脑使用无线连接上网。
Common mistakes
I use wireless at home.I use Wi-Fi at home.
中文学习者常将'wireless'直接等同于'无线网络(Wi-Fi)'，但英语中'wireless'作名词通常指无线电收音机或无线通信技术，指代网络时应使用'Wi-Fi'或'wireless network'。
Connections
Collocations
- wireless network
- 无线网络
- The office has a secure wireless network.办公室有一个安全的无线网络。
- wireless communication
- 无线通信
- Wireless communication has revolutionized how we stay in touch.无线通信彻底改变了我们保持联系的方式。
- wireless technology
- 无线技术
- Advancements in wireless technology have enabled smart homes.无线技术的进步使智能家居成为可能。
- wireless device
- 无线设备
- Most wireless devices require a battery or charger.大多数无线设备需要电池或充电器。
- wireless connection
- 无线连接
- Please check your wireless connection if the page doesn't load.如果页面无法加载，请检查你的无线连接。
- wireless signal
Learner notes
Memory Tip
wireless = wire（电线）+ less（少），少了电线就是无线，比如Wi-Fi。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：technology、networking、communication 通常用于描述无需物理线缆的连接方式，在科技、网络和通信领域比较常见，正式和非正式场合均可使用，但在非正式口语中更常说'wireless'而非'无线'。
Grammar Note
形容词一般作定语
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the suffix -less pronounced /lɪs/, forming a true rhyme with 'wireless' in the ending sound. The initial syllable of 'wireless' is /waɪr/, which differs from the other words' initial parts.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，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。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.