Interface Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

interface

verb

快速理解

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

指兩個系統、裝置或實體之間進行連接、溝通或互動。

  1. 1

    連接系統

    EN: to connect two systems or devices so they can work together

    翻譯: 連接兩個系統或裝置,使其能協同工作

  2. 2

    互動溝通

    EN: to interact or communicate with someone or something

    翻譯: 與某人或某事物互動、溝通

  3. 3

    建立介面

    EN: to create a point of interaction between different components

    翻譯: 在不同組件之間建立互動點

小提醒:「interface」作動詞時,常與「with」連用,表示「與...互動/連接」,例如「interface with the software」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Interface" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Interface" from YouTube Videos

Volley (W18) - YC Tech Talks: Gaming 2020 (November 9th, 2020)

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the entire interface you're designing for is um is brand new. it's this voice experience.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to connect or interact with something, especially a computer system or device

連接或與某物(尤指電腦系統或設備)互動

The new software is designed to interface seamlessly with our existing database.

新軟體的設計旨在與我們現有的資料庫無縫連接。

You need a special cable to interface the printer with your laptop.

你需要一條特殊的連接線才能將印表機與你的筆記型電腦連接起來。

2. to communicate or work together with someone, especially to exchange information

與某人溝通或協作(尤指交換資訊)

Our team will interface directly with the client to understand their requirements.

我們的團隊將直接與客戶溝通,以了解他們的需求。

The marketing department needs to interface more effectively with the product development team.

行銷部門需要與產品開發團隊進行更有效的協作。

3. to be the point where two systems, subjects, or groups meet and interact

作為兩個系統、學科或群體相遇並互動的交匯點

This research project interfaces biology with computer science.

這個研究計畫是生物學與電腦科學的交匯點。

The community center serves as a place where different cultures can interface.

這個社區中心是不同文化交流互動的場所。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Interface"?How to make natural sentences with "Interface"?
PatternMeaningExample
interface with + noun/pronoun與…互動、連接The new software must interface with the existing database. (新軟體必須與現有資料庫連接。)
interface + adverb (e.g., directly, seamlessly)以…方式互動/連接The two systems interface seamlessly. (這兩個系統無縫銜接。)
be interfaced to/with + noun被連接到…The sensor is interfaced to the central computer. (感測器被連接到中央電腦。)
interface + noun + and/with + noun使…與…連接This module interfaces the input device with the processor. (這個模組將輸入裝置與處理器連接起來。)

用法說明

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

interface with vs interface to

  • interface with + 名詞 是最常見的用法,表示「與...連接、互動、通訊」,強調與另一個系統、設備或人的雙向交流。
  • interface to + 名詞 則較為少見,通常用於表示「連接到...的介面」,強調介面本身是通往某個特定系統或設備的通道或橋樑。
  • 在描述人與電腦互動時,通常使用 interface with
  • 當介面作為一個實體或軟體元件,是通往某個目標的「入口」時,可能會使用 interface to。 EN: The new software must interface with the existing database. 翻譯: 新軟體必須與現有資料庫進行介接。

EN:This cable provides an interface to the external hard drive.

翻譯:這條線纜提供了連接外接硬碟的介面。

EN:Users can interface with the system through a graphical dashboard.

翻譯:使用者可以透過圖形化儀表板與系統互動。

EN:The module acts as an interface to the payment gateway.

翻譯:這個模組扮演了連接支付閘道的介面角色。

總結建議

在大多數情況下,表示「與...互動/連接」時,使用 interface with 是正確且自然的選擇。

易混淆對比

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

interface vs interact

「interface」強調系統或元件間的技術性連接與通訊,而「interact」泛指人與人或人與物之間的互動行為。

interface vs connect

「interface」專指透過特定介面或協定實現功能性的連接與通訊,而「connect」泛指建立物理或邏輯上的連結。

interface vs integrate

「interface」指讓不同系統能夠通訊協作,而「integrate」指將多個部分融合成一個統一、和諧的整體。

口語用法

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

引述

在對話中,當引述或轉述他人的話語時,常以「interface」來描述互動方式。 EN: He was like, "We need to interface with the design team more directly." 翻譯: 他當時說:「我們需要更直接地和設計團隊對接。」

EN:She told me, "My job is to interface between the clients and the engineers."

翻譯:她告訴我:「我的工作是擔任客戶和工程師之間的橋樑。」

語氣強調

在非正式交談中,有時會重複或強調「interface」來凸顯溝通或協作的重要性。 EN: The key is to interface, interface, interface—constant communication is everything. 翻譯: 關鍵就是對接、對接、再對接——持續溝通就是一切。

EN:You can't just work in a silo; you have to go out and interface with people.

翻譯:你不能只在自己的小圈子裡工作;你必須走出去和人們交流互動。

停頓填充

在思考下一句話時,說話者可能會用「interface」作為一個填充詞,尤其是在科技或商業語境中。 EN: Our next step is to... interface... yeah, with the marketing department on this. 翻譯: 我們的下一步是……對接……對,就這個和市場部對接。

EN:The challenge lies in how we, um, interface the old system with the new platform.

翻譯:挑戰在於我們如何,呃,把舊系統和新平台連接起來。

正式寫作注意:在正式報告或學術論文中,應避免將「interface」用作動詞的口語化或填充用法。建議使用更精確的術語,如「communicate with」、「integrate with」或「serve as a liaison between」。

常見短語

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

interface with

interface with [someone/something]

與(某人或某物)互動、連接或溝通

interface directly

interface directly with [someone/something]

直接與(某人或某物)互動或連接

interface seamlessly

interface seamlessly with [something]

與(某物)無縫接軌、流暢地連接

interface electronically

interface electronically

以電子方式連接或通訊

difficult to interface

difficult/easy to interface with [something]

難以(或容易)與(某物)連接或相容

interface software and hardware

interface [software] and [hardware]

使軟體與硬體連接或協同工作

常見錯誤

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

×We need to interface the two systems.

We need to create an interface between the two systems.

將 'interface' 誤用為名詞,但此處需要的是動詞。當 'interface' 作為動詞時,意思是「連接、互動」,而非「建立一個介面」。若要表達「建立介面」,應使用其他動詞搭配名詞 'interface'。

×This device interfaces to the network.

This device interfaces with the network.

動詞 'interface' 後應接介系詞 'with' 來表示「與...連接/互動」,而非 'to'。這是固定搭配用法。

×I will interface with my friend about the party.

I will talk to / coordinate with my friend about the party.

動詞 'interface' 通常用於技術、專業或正式情境,描述系統、組織或專業角色之間的互動。在日常社交對話中使用會顯得不自然且過於正式。應改用 'talk to'、'coordinate with' 或 'discuss with' 等更自然的說法。

×The system is not interfacing the new module.

The system is not interfaced with the new module. / The system does not interface with the new module.

當要描述「系統被連接至某物」的狀態時,應使用被動語態 'is interfaced with'。若描述主動互動的能力或動作,則用主動語態 'does not interface with'。原句的主動語態用法不正確,因為系統本身通常不是「執行連接」的動作主體。

×The program allows users to interface.

The program allows users to interface with the system. / The program provides a user interface.

動詞 'interface' 作為不及物動詞時,必須搭配介系詞片語 'with + 對象' 來指明互動的對象。原句缺少互動對象,語意不完整。或者,若想表達「提供介面」的概念,應使用名詞 'interface'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Interface"?What are tense/participle forms of "Interface"?
interfaces(3rd_singular)interfacing(present_participle)interfaced(past)interfaced(past_participle)
interface 在英語中是什麼意思?