Computer Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

computer

noun

快速理解

What does "Computer" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Computer"?

指一種能根據指令自動執行計算與處理資料的電子裝置。

  1. 1

    通用電子裝置

    EN: an electronic device for storing and processing data

    翻譯: 一種用於儲存和處理資料的電子裝置

  2. 2

    個人電腦

    EN: a personal computer (PC) used at home or in the office

    翻譯: 指在家裡或辦公室使用的個人電腦

  3. 3

    運算系統

    EN: a machine that performs calculations and runs programs

    翻譯: 能執行計算和運行程式的機器

  4. 4

    泛指計算設備

    EN: any device containing a microprocessor (e.g., smartphone, tablet)

    翻譯: 泛指任何包含微處理器的設備(如智慧型手機、平板電腦)

小提醒:注意:在中文裡,'computer' 通常直接稱為「電腦」,但在特定上下文中也可能指「計算機」(尤指較簡單的計算裝置或早期機型)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Computer" in English

How to pronounce "Computer" in English?"Computer" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Computer" from YouTube Videos

Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

Stanford

None of this had even a hope of any practical application in my life, But ten years later, when we were designing the first Macintosh computer, it all came back to me

(1 out of 185)

Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Computer"?How does "Computer" change by context?

1. an electronic machine that can store, find, and arrange information, calculate amounts, and control other machines

一種電子機器,可以儲存、查找和整理資訊,計算數量,並控制其他機器

I use my computer for work and watching movies.

我用我的電腦來工作和看電影。

Every student in the class has a laptop computer.

班上的每個學生都有一台筆記型電腦。

2. a person whose job is to calculate something, especially before electronic computers existed

負責計算的人(尤指在電子計算機出現之前)

In the 19th century, a computer was often a person doing mathematical calculations.

在19世紀,computer 通常是指進行數學計算的人。

She worked as a human computer for the engineering team.

她曾為工程團隊擔任人工計算員。

3. the study or use of computers and computer systems

電腦學;電腦技術的研究或使用

He's majoring in computer science at university.

他正在大學主修電腦科學。

Advances in computer have changed how we communicate.

電腦技術的進步改變了我們的溝通方式。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Computer"?How to make natural sentences with "Computer"?
PatternMeaningExample
computer + noun電腦(的)…The computer screen is very bright. (電腦螢幕非常明亮。)
on the computer在電腦上I spent all day working on the computer. (我花了一整天在電腦上工作。)
use a computer使用電腦Children learn to use a computer at a young age. (孩子們在很小的時候就學習使用電腦。)
computer + that/which clause…的電腦I need a computer that can handle graphic design. (我需要一台能處理平面設計的電腦。)
boot up/shut down the computer啟動/關閉電腦Please shut down the computer before you leave. (離開前請關閉電腦。)

用法說明

How is "Computer" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Computer"?

computer doing vs computer to do

  • computer doing 通常用於描述電腦正在執行或能夠執行的某個持續性動作或功能,強調其運作狀態或能力。
  • computer to do 則常用於表達目的、指令或安排,說明電腦被設定、要求或用來完成某項特定任務。
  • 在描述電腦的常規功能或特性時,常用 computer doing 的形式。而在說明為了某個目標而使用電腦時,則傾向使用 computer to do 的結構。 EN: The computer is busy processing the data. 翻譯: 電腦正忙著處理數據。

EN:We need the computer to process this data by noon.

翻譯:我們需要電腦在中午前處理好這份數據。

EN:This software allows the computer running multiple programs simultaneously.

翻譯:這套軟體能讓電腦同時運行多個程式。

EN:I set up the computer to run a diagnostic test overnight.

翻譯:我設定電腦在夜間執行診斷測試。

總結建議

一般情況下,描述電腦的內在功能或狀態時用「computer doing」,表達外在指令或目的時則用「computer to do」。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Computer" and similar words?How to choose "Computer" vs alternatives?

computer vs laptop

「computer」泛指所有電腦,而「laptop」特指便攜式的筆記型電腦。

computer vs PC

「computer」是總稱,而「PC」通常特指個人使用的桌上型電腦,尤其是 Windows 系統。

computer vs calculator

「computer」是可程式化、執行通用任務的電腦;「calculator」是專用於數學計算的電子裝置。

口語用法

How is "Computer" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Computer"?

引述

在對話中,當引述或提及他人對某台電腦的評價或描述時,常會用「computer」來指稱。 EN: He was like, "My computer just crashed again." 翻譯: 他就說:「我的電腦又當機了。」

EN:She kept saying her computer was too slow for the new software.

翻譯:她一直說她的電腦跑新軟體太慢了。

語氣強調

為了強調電腦的重要性、性能或問題,會在句子中加重「computer」的語氣或使用感嘆。 EN: I can't do anything without my computer! 翻譯: 沒有我的電腦,我什麼都做不了!

EN:This computer is a total lifesaver for my project.

翻譯:這台電腦真是我專案的救命恩人。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時,有時會用「computer...」作為短暫的停頓填充詞。 EN: The issue is with the... computer... network settings, I think. 翻譯: 問題出在...電腦...的網路設定,我想。

EN:I need to check the... computer... logs for errors.

翻譯:我需要查一下...電腦...的錯誤記錄。

正式寫作注意:在學術論文、正式報告或商業文件中,應避免將「computer」用於停頓填充或過於口語化的強調句式,以保持文體的嚴謹與專業。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Computer"?What fixed phrases with "Computer" should I remember?

personal computer

adj + computer

個人電腦

run on a computer

verb + on a computer

在電腦上運行

access a computer

verb + a computer

存取電腦

computer screen

computer + noun

電腦螢幕

computer science

computer + noun

電腦科學

computer program

computer + noun

電腦程式

computer crash

computer + verb

電腦當機

computer literate

computer + adj

懂電腦的,具備電腦使用能力的

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Computer"?Which "Computer" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I need to buy new computer.

I need to buy a new computer.

「computer」是可數名詞,指一台電腦時必須使用冠詞「a」或「the」。

×Our office has many new computer.

Our office has many new computers.

當數量超過一個時,可數名詞「computer」必須使用複數形式「computers」。

×Computer is an important tool in modern life.

The computer is an important tool in modern life. / Computers are important tools in modern life.

泛指「電腦」這個類別時,可以使用「the + 單數名詞」或「複數名詞」。單獨使用「Computer」開頭是不正確的。

×I brought my computer to the cafe. (meaning a laptop)

I brought my laptop to the cafe.

在英文中,「computer」通常指桌上型電腦(desktop computer)。可攜帶的電腦應明確使用「laptop」或「notebook」。雖然口語中有時混用,但精確表達時應區分。

×This is computer of my brother.

This is my brother's computer.

表達所屬關係時,應使用所有格形式('s)或「the computer of my brother」(較不常見)。「computer of my brother」是錯誤結構。

×My computer work very fast.

My computer works very fast.

主詞「computer」是第三人稱單數,其後的動詞在現在簡單式中必須加上「-s」。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Computer"?What are tense/participle forms of "Computer"?