「cyber」作為動詞，主要指在網路空間中進行攻擊、入侵或騷擾等行為。
網路攻擊
EN: to attack or compromise a computer system or network.
翻譯: 攻擊或入侵電腦系統或網路。
網路騷擾
EN: to harass, bully, or stalk someone online.
翻譯: 在網路上騷擾、霸凌或跟蹤某人。
進行網路活動
EN: to engage in activities within cyberspace, often with a focus on security or crime.
翻譯: 在網路空間中進行活動，通常側重於安全或犯罪方面。
小提醒：「cyber」作動詞時語意強烈，通常與負面行為（如攻擊、犯罪）相關，不同於中文「上網」或「網路交流」的中性含義。
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Real-life Examples of "Cyber" from YouTube Videos
A cyber-magic card trick like no other | Marco Tempest
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“As a cyber-magician, I combine elements of illusion and science to give us a feel of how future technologies might be experienced.”
1. to communicate or interact with someone online, especially in a romantic or flirtatious way
在網路上（尤指以浪漫或調情方式）與某人交流或互動
They met in a chat room and have been cybering for weeks.
他們在聊天室認識，已經網戀好幾週了。
He admitted to cybering with strangers on social media.
他承認曾在社交媒體上與陌生人進行網路調情。
2. to carry out an attack or operation in cyberspace; to hack or infiltrate digitally
在網路空間發動攻擊或行動；進行數位入侵或駭客行為
The agency is trained to cyber enemy communications networks.
該機構受訓對敵方通訊網路進行網路攻擊。
Criminal groups cyber small businesses to steal financial data.
犯罪集團對小型企業進行網路攻擊以竊取財務資料。
3. to exist, socialize, or conduct activities primarily in online digital environments
主要在線上數位環境中存在、社交或進行活動
As a remote worker, she essentially cybers all day from her home office.
作為遠端工作者，她基本上整天都在家中的辦公室進行網路活動。
The new generation lives and cybers in virtual worlds more than ever.
新一代比以往任何時候都更常在虛擬世界中生活與進行網路活動。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| cyber + noun | 進行網路/數位化的... | He decided to cyber his entire photo collection. (他決定將他所有的照片收藏數位化。) |
| cyber + with + noun | 透過網路/數位方式與...互動 | The team will cyber with the new simulation software. (團隊將使用新的模擬軟體進行網路互動。) |
| be + cybered | 被網路化/數位化 | All our records have been cybered. (我們所有的紀錄都已經被數位化了。) |
EN:Cybersecurity is essential for protecting personal data.
翻譯:網路安全對於保護個人資料至關重要。
在表達「進行網路相關活動」時使用動詞結構 "cyber + 名詞"，而在描述與網路相關的事物或概念時則使用前綴 "cyber-" 來構成複合名詞。
cyber vs hack
「cyber」通常作為形容詞或前綴，描述與電腦、網路或虛擬世界相關的事物，而「hack」則是具體的動詞，指未經授權入侵電腦系統或破解程式。
cyber vs digitize
「cyber」描述與網路虛擬空間相關的屬性，而「digitize」是具體的動詞，指將類比資訊轉換為數位格式的過程。
cyber vs online
「cyber」帶有技術性、虛擬空間或未來感的語境，常構成複合詞；「online」則更通用，僅描述「連接到網路」的狀態或活動。
在引述他人說過的話或想法時，用來表示「在網路上說」或「在網路上發文」。 EN: She just cybered that she's quitting the game. 翻譯: 她剛剛在網路上說她要退坑了。
EN:He cybered "good night" to everyone in the group chat.
翻譯:他在群組聊天裡對大家「網路上道了晚安」。
用來強調某個動作或事件是發生在網路空間，而非現實生活，常帶有輕鬆或戲謔的語氣。 EN: Don't take it so seriously, we just cybered about it. 翻譯: 別那麼認真，我們只是在網路上聊聊而已。
EN:I didn't actually meet him, we just cybered for a while.
翻譯:我沒有真的見到他，我們只是在網路上互動了一陣子。
在口語思考或組織句子時，用來填充停頓，表示「在網路上...那個...」或「就...網路上啊」。 EN: So I was, you know, cybering... and then I saw the news. 翻譯: 所以我當時就在，你知道，網路上嘛...然後就看到那則新聞了。
EN:We should just... cyber... figure out a time first.
翻譯:我們應該先...在網路上...約個時間。
正式寫作注意：此為非常口語、非正式的用法，主要用於朋友間的隨性對話或網路社群。在正式報告、學術論文或商業文件中，應避免使用，建議改用更標準的動詞，如 "post online", "communicate digitally", 或 "interact on the internet"。
cyber attack
noun
網路攻擊
cyber security
noun
網路安全
cyber crime
noun
網路犯罪
cyber bullying
noun
網路霸凌
cyberspace
noun
網路空間
cyber threat
noun
網路威脅
cyber warfare
noun
網路戰
×We need to cyber the system.
✓We need to cyberize the system. / We need to implement cyber security measures.
"Cyber" is primarily used as a prefix or adjective in modern English, not as a standalone verb. To express the action of making something digital or related to cyberspace, use verbs like "cyberize," "digitize," or more specific phrases.
×Hackers tried to cyber attack the network.
✓Hackers tried to launch a cyber attack on the network. / Hackers tried to attack the network.
"Cyber attack" is a noun phrase. You cannot use "cyber" as a verb directly modifying "attack." Use a verb like "launch," "carry out," or "execute" before the noun phrase, or simply use "attack" as the verb if the context is clear.
×I will cyber my homework.
✓I will do my homework online. / I will submit my homework digitally.
"Cyber" is not a general verb for any online or digital activity. It is specifically associated with concepts of cyberspace, computing, and (often) security. Use more precise verbs like "do online," "submit digitally," "post," or "upload."
×The government established a cyber crime unit.
✓The government established a cyber-crime unit.
When "cyber" is used as a prefix to form a compound adjective modifying a noun, it often requires a hyphen for clarity, especially in formal writing. "Cyber-crime unit" is clearer than "cyber crime unit" (which could be misread). However, some established terms (like "cybersecurity") are commonly written as one word.
×Let's cyber tonight. (intending to mean 'chat online')
✓Let's chat online tonight. / Let's have a cyber chat tonight.
"Cyber" was used as slang in the early internet era (e.g., "cybering" for online sexual chat), but this usage is outdated and very narrow. In modern, general contexts, avoid using "cyber" as a verb in this way. Use standard phrases like "chat online" or "video call."