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单词 interface
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interface

(ɪntəʳfeɪs)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense interfaces, present participle interfacing, past tense, past participle interfaced
1. countable noun
The interface between two subjects or systems is the area in which they affect each other or have links with each other.
...a witty exploration of that interface between bureaucracy and the working world. [+ between]
Synonyms: connection, link, boundary, border More Synonyms of interface
2. countable noun [usually noun NOUN]
If you refer to the user interface of a particular piece of computing software, you are talking about its presentation on screen and how easy it is to operate.
[computing]
...the development of better user interfaces.
3. countable noun
In computing and electronics, an interface is an electrical circuit which links one machine, especially a computer, with another.
[technical]
4. verb
If one thing interfaces with another, or if two things interface, they have connections with each other. If you interface one thing with another, you connect the two things.
[technical, formal]
...the way we interface with the environment. [VERB + with]
The different components all have to interface smoothly. [VERB]
He had interfaced all this machinery with a master computer. [VERB noun + with]
[Also VERB noun]
Synonyms: connect, couple, link, combine More Synonyms of interface

interface in British English

noun (ˈɪntəˌfeɪs)
1.  chemistry
a surface that forms the boundary between two bodies, liquids, or chemical phases
2. 
a common point or boundary between two things, subjects, etc
3. 
an electrical circuit linking one device, esp a computer, with another
verb (ˌɪntəˈfeɪs)
4. (transitive)
to design or adapt the input and output configurations of (two electronic devices) so that they may work together compatibly
5. 
to be or become an interface (with)
6. 
to be or become interactive (with)
Derived forms
interfacial (ˌɪntəˈfeɪʃəl)
adjective
interfacially (ˌinterˈfacially)
adverb

interface in American English

(ˈɪntərˌfeɪs)
noun
1. 
a plane forming the common boundary between two parts of matter or space
2. 
a point or means of interaction between two systems, disciplines, groups, etc.
3.  Computing
a point or means of interaction between two or more systems, components of a computer system, or the system and a user
verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈinterˌfaced or ˈinterˌfacing
4. 
to sew material (interfacing) between the outer fabric and the facing of (a collar, lapel, etc.) so as to give body or prevent stretching
5. 
to interact with (another system, discipline, group, etc.)

Examples of 'interface' in a sentence
interface

This will include hardware, software and interfaces.
Computing (2010)
The user interface is refreshed and easier to use.
The Sun (2015)
The user interface has also had an upgrade.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It will have the simplest user interface you could imagine.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It has an improved user interface but is lighter than previous models.
The Sun (2008)
This is the culture of a generation who grew up with an onscreen interface with the world.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There are cute icons and the simple interface should keep your attention.
The Sun (2014)
The interface is simple and the video stream generally smooth.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This chip is used to connect computers to small motors and relays allowing a simple interface to be built.
Chapman, C. & Horsley, M. & Small, E. Technology Basic Facts (1990)
Although machines are made by different manufacturers compatible ones will work with the same software and data interface connections as each other.
Samways, B. & Byrne-Jones, T. Computers Basic Facts (1983)
The interface is simple, easy to use and speeds the process.
The Sun (2014)
His eyes were wide open, but blind with the intensity of computer interface.
Zindell, David The Broken God (1993)
It has had a massive user interface revamp, making navigation simpler and making it look far prettier.
The Sun (2015)
Trading partners will want to interact with you in different ways depending on the device or interface they are using at any given time.
Larry Downes THE STRATEGY MACHINE (2002)
The interface must be designed to protect against accidental and malicious attempts to circumvent the system's security policy.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It also has a slick interface which allows users to browse last-minute deals, on and offline.
The Sun (2014)
Indeed, the user interface of the browser is confined to the margins, maximising space for the pages.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Use the computer interface, for which he is "chief technology architect," that follows his theories for proper interface design.
Christianity Today (2000)
Like a car engine, computers are useless by themselves, they need a user and an interface to do anything in the world.
O'Connor, Joseph & Seymour, John Training with N.L.P. (1994)
With its liberal use of cartoon monsters, the app offers users an easy-to-use interface that helps you to keep on top of your spending.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The systems can differ considerably in the software, not least in the user interface - some are easy touse and some are not.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Well, the user interface is a bit slow and clunky and not very intuitive, considering you have to figure out how the game works on your own.
The Sun (2009)

Word lists with
interface

parts of a computer

In other languages
interface

British English: interface NOUN
The interface between two subjects or systems is the area in which they affect each other.
...a witty exploration of that interface between bureaucracy and the working world.
  • American English: interface
  • Brazilian Portuguese: interface
  • Chinese: 交叉区域
  • European Spanish: interacción
  • French: interface
  • German: Verbindung
  • Italian: interfaccia
  • Japanese: 境界領域
  • Korean: 접점
  • European Portuguese: interface
  • Latin American Spanish: interacción

All related terms of 'interface'

user interface
the software and input devices by means of which a computer and its user communicate
communication interface
an electronic circuit , usually designed to a specific standard, that enables one machine to telecommunicate with another machine
graphical user interface
an interface between a user and a computer system that involves the use of a mouse-controlled screen cursor to select options from menus , make choices with buttons , start programs by clicking icons , etc
high definition multimedia interface
a digital interface capable of transmitting uncompressed audio or visual data
network card
A network card or a network interface card is a card that connects a computer to a network.

Chinese translation of 'interface'

interface

(ˈɪntəfeɪs)

n (c)

  1. (Comput) 界面 (jièmiàn)
  2. (= area of contact) 接合处(處) (jiēhéchù)

vi

  1. to interface (with sth) (frm, = interact) (与(與)某物)互相影响(響) ((yǔ mǒuwù) hùxiāng yǐngxiǎng)
(noun) 
Definition
an area where two things interact or link
the interface between bureaucracy and the working world
Synonyms
connection
Check radiators for small leaks, especially round pipework connections.
link
They hope to cement close links with Moscow.
boundary
Our organization now operates across national boundaries.
border
Clifford is enjoying life north of the border.
frontier
It wasn't difficult to cross the frontier.
(verb) 
Definition
to connect or be connected with by interface
the way we interface with the environment
Synonyms
connect
There is no evidence to connect him to the robberies.
I wouldn't have connected the two events if you hadn't said that.
couple
link
the Channel Tunnel linking Britain and France
combine
Disease and starvation are combining to kill thousands.
join together

Additional synonyms

in the sense of border
Definition
the dividing line between political or geographic regions
Clifford is enjoying life north of the border.
Synonyms
frontier,
line,
marches,
limit,
bounds,
boundary,
perimeter,
borderline,
borderland
in the sense of boundary
Definition
something that indicates the farthest limit, such as of an area
Our organization now operates across national boundaries.
Synonyms
frontier,
edge,
border,
march,
barrier,
margin,
brink
in the sense of combine
Definition
to join together
Disease and starvation are combining to kill thousands.
Synonyms
join together,
link,
connect,
integrate,
merge,
fuse,
amalgamate,
meld

Synonyms of 'interface'

interface

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