单词 | encode |
释义 | encode (once / 10785 pages) v To encode something is to put it into a coded form. During World War II, countries would encode messages so that if they were intercepted, their enemies couldn't understand them. There are various reasons why information might need to be written in code: spies and secret agents need to encode messages so that only people who know the code can decipher their meanings. Computer languages are also thought of as codes, and when you convert information into one of these languages, you also encode it — although this modern meaning is usually shortened to the verb code. WORD FAMILYencode: encoded, encodes, encoding+/code: coded, coder, codes, codify, coding, decode, encode, microcode/coder: coders/codification: codifications/codify: codification, codified, codifies, codifying/coding: codings/decode: decoded, decoder, decodes, decoding/decoder: decoders/decoding: decodings/microcode: microcodes USAGE EXAMPLESThe test was meant to study how the cameras encode and process a scene. Seattle Times(Dec 28, 2016) The genes encode proteins that facilitate virus entry into human cells, and one that mediates cell aggregation, which allows the virus to spread between cells. Nature(Dec 20, 2016) The four genes encode Yamanaka factors, which are essential for embryonic development, but usually cause tumours when expressed long-term in animals. Nature(Dec 20, 2016) v convert information into code encode pictures digitally Ant|Hypo|Hyper decipher, decode, decrypt convert code into ordinary language cipher, code, cypher, encipher, encrypt, inscribe, write in code convert ordinary language into code convert change the nature, purpose, or function of something |
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