Module Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

module

noun

快速理解

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

「module」指一個可獨立運作、組合或更換的單元或組件。

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    組件/單元

    EN: a self-contained unit or component that is part of a larger system

    翻譯: 指一個較大系統中,可獨立運作或組合的單元或組件。

  2. 2

    課程單元

    EN: a unit of study in an educational course

    翻譯: 指教育課程中一個獨立、完整的學習單元。

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    太空艙

    EN: a detachable compartment of a spacecraft

    翻譯: 指太空飛行器中可獨立分離或連接的艙體。

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    軟體模組

    EN: a section of a computer program that performs a specific function

    翻譯: 指電腦程式中,負責執行特定功能、可重複使用的程式區塊。

小提醒:注意「module」在科技、教育和太空等不同領域的具體含義差異,但其核心概念都是「可獨立運作的單元」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Module" in English

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

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Real-life Examples of "Module" from YouTube Videos

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Narrator. Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery- Module five manual skills practice. Students may display captions in their native language.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. a unit or part of a larger system that can function independently

一個較大系統中可以獨立運作的單元或部分

The course is divided into four learning modules.

這門課程分為四個學習單元。

You can add new modules to expand the software's functionality.

你可以添加新的模組來擴展軟體的功能。

2. a standardized, self-contained unit used in construction or manufacturing

用於建築或製造的標準化、自成一體的單元

The new apartment building was constructed using prefabricated modules.

這棟新公寓大樓是使用預製模組建造的。

The spacecraft's lunar landing module separated from the command module.

太空船的登月艙與指揮艙分離。

3. a distinct section of a computer program or hardware that performs a specific function

執行特定功能的電腦程式或硬體中的獨立部分

The security module detected an unauthorized access attempt.

安全模組偵測到未經授權的存取嘗試。

She is responsible for developing the payment processing module.

她負責開發支付處理模組。

4. a unit of measurement in education, especially a credit unit

教育中的一個計量單位,尤指學分單位

This elective is worth three modules towards your degree.

這門選修課相當於你學位中的三個學分單位。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Module"?How to make natural sentences with "Module"?
PatternMeaningExample
a + module一個模組The course is divided into **a module** on grammar and a module on writing. (這門課程分為一個文法模組和一個寫作模組。)
the + module這個/那個模組**The module** on robotics is the most popular. (那個關於機器人的模組是最受歡迎的。)
module + on + [topic]關於…的模組She completed **a module on** medieval history. (她完成了一個關於中世紀歷史的模組。)
module + for + [purpose]用於…的模組This is **a module for** testing battery life. (這是一個用於測試電池壽命的模組。)
install / add a module安裝/新增一個模組You need to **install a module** to enable that feature. (你需要安裝一個模組來啟用該功能。)
remove / uninstall a module移除/解除安裝一個模組**Removing that module** might cause compatibility issues. (移除那個模組可能會導致相容性問題。)
core / optional module核心/選修模組Statistics is **a core module** for this degree. (統計學是這個學位的核心模組。)
[number] + module(s)…個模組The software consists of **five modules**. (該軟體由五個模組組成。)
work through / complete a module完成一個模組Students must **work through each module** in order. (學生必須按順序完成每一個模組。)
be part of a module是模組的一部分This lesson **is part of the** introductory **module**. (這堂課是入門模組的一部分。)

用法說明

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

module vs. modules

  • module (單數) 通常指一個獨立的、可替換的單元或組件,是構成一個更大系統的一部分。
  • modules (複數) 指多個這樣的單元或組件,強調系統由多個部分組合而成。
  • 在學術或課程的語境中,module 常指一個教學單元或一門課;modules 則指整個學程或學期中的多個單元/課程。
  • 在軟體或硬體中,使用單數或複數取決於你是指單一功能塊還是多個功能塊的集合。 EN: The course is divided into four modules, each covering a different topic. 翻譯: 這門課程分為四個單元,每個單元涵蓋不同的主題。

EN:Please install the graphics module to enable this feature.

翻譯:請安裝圖形模組以啟用此功能。

總結建議

一般情況下,談論系統中的一個組成部分時用單數 module,談論多個組成部分時用複數 modules

易混淆對比

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

module vs component

module 通常指一個獨立、可替換的功能單元,強調其封裝性與獨立性;component 則泛指構成系統的任何部分,範圍更廣,不一定強調獨立性。

module vs unit

module 通常指具有特定功能、可組合或替換的單元;unit 是更通用的計量或組織單位,可指任何被視為單一整體的事物。

module vs part

module 指一個功能完整、可獨立識別的單元;part 是更通用的詞,指整體中的任何一部分,通常不強調其獨立功能性。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,當引述或提及一個特定、已定義的單元或組件時,常用「module」這個詞,尤其是在科技、教育或工作討論的語境。 EN: "Make sure you complete the onboarding module before Friday." 翻譯: 記得在週五前完成那個入職培訓模組。

EN:"Which module are you having trouble with? The one on data structures?"

翻譯:你卡在哪個模組了?是資料結構那個嗎?

語氣強調

在非正式對話中,有時會用「module」來具體指稱一個可獨立運作或替換的部分,以強調其功能性或獨立性。 EN: "That whole module needs to be rewritten from scratch." 翻譯: 整個那個模組都得打掉重寫。

EN:"Just swap out the faulty module; it's designed to be plug-and-play."

翻譯:直接把故障的模組換掉就好,它是設計成即插即用的。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語言時,說話者可能會用「the module...」或「that module...」作為短暫的停頓點,特別是在描述流程或系統中的某個環節。 EN: "So the process goes from the input... to the processing module... and then finally to output." 翻譯: 所以流程是從輸入...到處理模組...然後最後到輸出。

EN:"We need to look at the... uh... authentication module first, that's where the error pops up."

翻譯:我們得先檢查那個...呃...身份驗證模組,錯誤就是從那裡跳出來的。

正式寫作注意:在學術論文、技術規格書或正式報告中,應避免將「module」用於過於口語化或模糊的指代。需明確定義該模組的具體名稱、編號或功能,以確保嚴謹性。例如,應寫作「the signal processing module (SPM-02)」,而非僅用「the module」。

常見短語

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

core module

adj + module

核心模組

install a module

verb + a module

安裝模組

load a module

verb + a module

載入模組

software module

noun + module

軟體模組

training module

noun + module

培訓單元/訓練模組

optional module

adj + module

選修模組

lunar module

adj + module

登月艙

常見錯誤

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

×The software is divided into three module.

The software is divided into three modules.

'Module' is a countable noun. When referring to more than one, use the plural form 'modules'.

×The company released a new car module.

The company released a new car model.

'Module' refers to a self-contained unit or component of a larger system. 'Model' refers to a particular design or version of a product. Do not confuse them.

×This is a module about programming.

This is a module on programming.

When describing the subject or content of a module, the prepositions 'on' or 'about' are more natural than 'of'. 'Of' is more commonly used to indicate possession or composition (e.g., 'components of the module').

×Please assemble all the modules to make a complete machine.

Please assemble all the parts/components to make a complete machine.

A 'module' is a standardized, often self-contained unit with a specific function. 'Parts' or 'components' are more general terms for pieces of a whole. Not every piece is a module.

×I have to finish module by Friday.

I have to finish the module by Friday.

When referring to a specific, known module, the definite article 'the' is usually required. The indefinite article 'a' is used when referring to any one module in a non-specific way.

詞形變化

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