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单词 network
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networknoun [ C ]

uk/ˈnet.wɜːk/us/ˈnet.wɝːk/

B2 a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow movement or communication between or along the parts, or between the parts and a control centre:

a television network
a road/rail network
Massive investment is needed to modernize the country's phone network.
We could reduce our costs by developing a more efficient distribution network.
a network of spies/a spy network

a number of computers that are connected together so that they can share information:

We've just spent £1.9 million on improving our computer network.

More examples

  • It is thought that they worked in collusion with the terrorist network.
  • The government has announced an ambitious programme to modernize the railway network.
  • Beneath the city lies a labyrinthine network of tunnels.
  • This new product line should be able to plug into our existing distribution network.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Communications - general words

  • broadband
  • buzz
  • cable
  • caller ID
  • communication
  • constructive interference
  • cybernetics
  • dead zone
  • destructive interference
  • Entryphone
  • fibre optics
  • fibre-optic cable
  • interference
  • microwave
  • multimedia
  • optical fibre
  • pick sth up
  • relay
  • smart card
  • telegraph

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networkverb

uk/ˈnet.wɜːk/us/ˈnet.wɝːk/

network verb (COMPUTERS)

[ T ] to connect computers together so that they can share information:

Our computer system consists of about 20 personal computers networked to a powerful file-server.

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Operating computers

  • aliasing
  • always-on
  • black hat
  • BMP
  • caps lock (key)
  • computerize
  • cut
  • enter
  • format
  • function
  • hacker
  • hash
  • keyboarder
  • punch
  • roll (sth) over sth
  • scroll bar
  • title bar
  • touchscreen
  • uninstall
  • zip

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network verb (MEET PEOPLE)

[ I ] to meet people who might be useful to know, especially in your job:

I don't really enjoy these conferences, but they're a good opportunity to network.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Creating alliances

  • align
  • align yourself with sth/sb
  • alliance
  • ally
  • ally yourself to/with sb
  • associate
  • associate with sb
  • attach
  • attach yourself to sb/sth
  • cosiness
  • force
  • go
  • go in on sth
  • hobnob
  • integrate
  • join
  • pair
  • pair sb off

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networking
noun [ U ] uk/ˈnet.wɜː.kɪŋ//ˈnet.wɝː.kɪŋ/

Students find networking essential to getting the right job.

networknoun [ C ]

uk/ˈnetwɜːk/us

IT a system of computers connected together so that they can share information:

A domain name identifies a computer or computer network used to access the web.

a group of people or organizations in different places who work together and share information:

He also has a network of contacts who give him help when he needs it.
a network of agents/dealers/suppliers

TRANSPORT, COMMUNICATIONS, BANKING a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together:

a network of sth The bank is planning to expand its network of cash machines.
a television/road/rail network
a telephone/distribution/communications network

a group of television or radio companies that connect together to broadcast programmes in different places at the same time, or a company that produces these programmes:

He owns American television network ABC.

See also

backbone network
fixed network
GMN
local area network
PCN
run of site
WAN

networkverb

uk/ˈnetwɜːk/us

[ T ] IT to connect computers together, or to connect a piece of electronic equipment to a computer, so that they can share information:

The office computers have all been networked.
network sth to sth You can have your TV networked to your home computer.

[ I ] to meet people who might be useful to know, especially in your job:

They network through friends, former co-workers, and professional organizations.
network with sb Conferences offer the opportunity to network with other professionals in your field of business.
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