hardware 主要指實體的電腦零件或金屬工具與配件。
電腦硬體
EN: the physical parts of a computer or electronic system
翻譯: 電腦或電子系統的實體零件
五金器具
EN: tools, equipment, and items made of metal, such as screws, nails, and hinges
翻譯: 由金屬製成的工具、設備和物品，如螺絲、釘子和鉸鏈
軍事裝備
EN: military weapons and equipment
翻譯: 軍事武器和裝備
實體設備
EN: physical equipment or machinery in general, as opposed to ideas or software
翻譯: 泛指實體的設備或機械，與概念或軟體相對
小提醒：hardware 在科技領域與 software（軟體）相對，但在日常對話中更常指五金行賣的金屬製品，不要混淆。
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1. physical tools, machines, or other durable equipment
實體工具、機器或其他耐用設備
We need to buy some hardware like hammers and nails for the project.
我們需要為這個專案購買一些像是錘子和釘子之類的硬體工具。
The store sells gardening hardware such as rakes and shovels.
這家店販售像是耙子和鏟子之類的園藝硬體設備。
2. the physical components of a computer system
電腦系統的實體組件
My computer's hardware is outdated, so I need to upgrade the memory and hard drive.
我的電腦硬體已經過時了，所以我需要升級記憶體和硬碟。
The technician checked all the hardware to find the source of the problem.
技術人員檢查了所有硬體以找出問題的根源。
3. metal goods and household implements, such as locks, keys, hinges, etc.
金屬製品和家用器具，如鎖、鑰匙、鉸鏈等
I'm going to the hardware store to buy a new lock for the door.
我要去五金行買一個新的門鎖。
The cabinet's hardware, including the handles and hinges, is made of brass.
這個櫥櫃的五金件，包括把手和鉸鏈，都是黃銅製的。
4. military weapons, equipment, and vehicles
軍事武器、裝備和車輛
The country invested heavily in new military hardware.
該國在新型軍事硬體上投入了大量資金。
The exhibition displayed tanks and other armored hardware.
展覽展示了坦克和其他裝甲硬體設備。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| hardware + noun | 硬體（的）... | The hardware store is closed on Sundays. (那間五金行星期天不營業。) |
| computer/electronic hardware | 電腦/電子硬體 | Upgrading your computer hardware can improve performance. (升級你的電腦硬體可以提升效能。) |
| hardware and software | 硬體與軟體 | A good system requires both reliable hardware and efficient software. (一個好的系統需要可靠的硬體和有效率的軟體。) |
| military hardware | 軍事硬體（武器裝備） | The parade showcased the country's latest military hardware. (閱兵展示了該國最新的軍事硬體裝備。) |
| hardware failure | 硬體故障 | The server outage was caused by a critical hardware failure. (伺服器停機是由一次嚴重的硬體故障引起的。) |
對比例句： EN: The main hardware components of a computer include the CPU, RAM, and hard drive. 翻譯: 電腦的主要硬體組件包括中央處理器、記憶體和硬碟。
EN:You need to install the latest software to run this application smoothly.
翻譯:你需要安裝最新的軟體才能順暢運行這個應用程式。
在英文科技語境中，清楚區分 hardware（實體設備）和 software（程式軟體）是準確溝通的關鍵。
hardware vs software
「hardware」指電腦的實體設備，如主機、螢幕；「software」指在硬體上運行的程式和系統。
hardware vs hard drive
「hardware」是電腦所有實體設備的總稱；「hard drive」是其中一種儲存資料的硬體裝置。
hardware vs hardware store
「hardware」在電腦領域指電子設備；「hardware store」則指販售五金工具、家用修繕材料的商店。
在對話中，當引述或提及他人關於電腦設備的具體說法時，常會使用這個詞。 EN: He was like, "The hardware on this laptop is totally outdated." 翻譯: 他當時就說：「這台筆電的硬體完全過時了。」
EN:She told me, "I need to upgrade my gaming hardware soon."
翻譯:她告訴我：「我很快需要升級我的遊戲硬體。」
在非正式對話中，會用重音或重複的方式來強調硬體設備的重要性或問題所在。 EN: No, the problem is the hardware, not the software. 翻譯: 不，問題出在硬體，不是軟體。
EN:I'm telling you, good hardware makes all the difference.
翻譯:跟你說，好的硬體真的會讓一切不同。
在思考或組織句子時，有時會用這個詞作為暫時的停頓點，特別是在談論科技話題時。 EN: So, the issue... hardware... might be the graphics card. 翻譯: 所以，這個問題…硬體…可能是顯示卡。
EN:We need to consider—hardware—and then the cost.
翻譯:我們需要考慮—硬體—然後才是成本。
正式寫作注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免上述口語用法。請直接、明確地使用「hardware」一詞，並提供具體的設備名稱或規格，以保持文章的專業性與精確度。
computer hardware
noun + hardware
電腦硬體
hardware store
hardware + noun
五金行
hardware requirements
hardware + noun
硬體需求
hardware failure
hardware + noun
硬體故障
hardware upgrade
hardware + noun
硬體升級
hardware-accelerated
hardware + adjective
硬體加速的
hardware and software
hardware + and + software
硬體與軟體
hardware component
hardware + noun
硬體元件
×I need to buy a new hardware for my computer.
✓I need to buy new hardware for my computer.
Hardware is an uncountable noun when referring to computer equipment in general. Do not use 'a' or pluralize it.
×The hardware of the phone is broken.
✓The phone's hardware is broken.
While grammatically possible, 'hardware of the phone' is less natural. Using the possessive form ('phone's hardware') or phrasing like 'the hardware in the phone' is more common and idiomatic.
×Software is more important than hardwares.
✓Software is more important than hardware.
Hardware is uncountable. Do not add an 's' to make it plural.
×He works in a hardware.
✓He works in a hardware store.
When referring to a shop that sells tools and household items, you must specify 'store' or 'shop'. 'Hardware' alone refers to the physical equipment itself.
×This is a military hardware.
✓This is military hardware.
Similar to computer hardware, 'military hardware' (weapons, vehicles) is also an uncountable noun phrase. Do not use 'a' before it.