英语词汇“computer”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Unless you're living in a cave cut off from humanity, you've seen these electronic machines with a screen, keyboard, and brain that stores massive amounts of information. Computers are ubiquitous in offices, airports, schools...even caves cut off from humanity.

Though computers are a thoroughly modern invention, the root word that gave them their name dates all the way back to Roman times. Tech geeks dreamed up computer by embellishing the English word compute, which means to calculate. Compute, in turn, comes from Latin com- "with" and putare "to reckon." So, your computer is a device that helps you reckon — or think. It also comes in handy for email and every type of entertainment imaginable.

WORD FAMILY

computer: computerise, computerize, computers, microcomputer, supercomputer+/computable: incomputable/computation: computational, computations/computational: computationally/compute: computable, computation, computed, computer, computes, computing/computerise: computerised/computerize: computerization, computerized, computerizes, computerizing/microcomputer: microcomputers/supercomputer: supercomputers

USAGE EXAMPLES

He organized state computer operations into a centralized office - during the early computer era - creating a model that would be used decades later.

Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017)

Customs and Border Patrol computer problems hit several U.S. airports on Monday, causing long lines at immigration checks, airport officials said.

Reuters(Jan 02, 2017)

The school’s Hewlett-Packard computers are up to 9 years old.

Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017)

1n a machine for performing calculations automatically

Syn|Hypo|Hyper

computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system

analog computer, analogue computer

a computer that represents information by variable quantities (e.g., positions or voltages)

digital computer

a computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits

home computer

a computer intended for use in the home

client, guest, node

(computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network

number cruncher

a computer capable of performing a large number of mathematical operations per second

pari-mutuel machine, totalisator, totaliser, totalizator, totalizer

computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won

predictor

a computer for controlling antiaircraft fire that computes the position of an aircraft at the instant of a shell's arrival

host, server

(computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network

Turing machine

a hypothetical computer with an infinitely long memory tape

internet site, site, web site, website

a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web

bbs, bulletin board, bulletin board system, electronic bulletin board

a computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest

differential analyzer

an analog computer designed to solve differential equations

file server

(computer science) a digital computer that provides workstations on a network with controlled access to shared resources

mainframe, mainframe computer

a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room

minicomputer

a digital computer of medium size

multiprocessor

a computer that uses two or more processing units under integrated control

PC, microcomputer, personal computer

a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time

slide rule, slipstick

analog computer consisting of a handheld instrument used for rapid calculations; have been replaced by pocket calculators

von Neumann machine

any digital computer incorporating the ideas of stored programs and serial counters that were proposed in 1946 by von Neumann and his colleagues

workstation

a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer

chat room, chatroom

a site on the internet where a number of users can communicate in real time (typically one dedicated to a particular topic)

portal, portal site

a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet

machine

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

2n an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)

Syn|Hypo|Hyper

calculator, estimator, figurer, reckoner

adder

a person who adds numbers

number cruncher

someone able to perform complex and lengthy calculations

actuary, statistician

someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums)

subtracter

a person who subtracts numbers

surveyor

someone who conducts a statistical survey

expert

a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

单词	computer
释义	computer (once / 209 pages) n Unless you're living in a cave cut off from humanity, you've seen these electronic machines with a screen, keyboard, and brain that stores massive amounts of information. Computers are ubiquitous in offices, airports, schools...even caves cut off from humanity. Though computers are a thoroughly modern invention, the root word that gave them their name dates all the way back to Roman times. Tech geeks dreamed up computer by embellishing the English word compute, which means to calculate. Compute, in turn, comes from Latin com- "with" and putare "to reckon." So, your computer is a device that helps you reckon — or think. It also comes in handy for email and every type of entertainment imaginable. WORD FAMILY computer: computerise, computerize, computers, microcomputer, supercomputer+/computable: incomputable/computation: computational, computations/computational: computationally/compute: computable, computation, computed, computer, computes, computing/computerise: computerised/computerize: computerization, computerized, computerizes, computerizing/microcomputer: microcomputers/supercomputer: supercomputers USAGE EXAMPLES He organized state computer operations into a centralized office - during the early computer era - creating a model that would be used decades later. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) Customs and Border Patrol computer problems hit several U.S. airports on Monday, causing long lines at immigration checks, airport officials said. Reuters(Jan 02, 2017) The school’s Hewlett-Packard computers are up to 9 years old. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) 1n a machine for performing calculations automatically Syn\|Hypo\|Hyper computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system analog computer, analogue computer a computer that represents information by variable quantities (e.g., positions or voltages) digital computer a computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits home computer a computer intended for use in the home client, guest, node (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network number cruncher a computer capable of performing a large number of mathematical operations per second pari-mutuel machine, totalisator, totaliser, totalizator, totalizer computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won predictor a computer for controlling antiaircraft fire that computes the position of an aircraft at the instant of a shell's arrival host, server (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network Turing machine a hypothetical computer with an infinitely long memory tape internet site, site, web site, website a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web bbs, bulletin board, bulletin board system, electronic bulletin board a computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest differential analyzer an analog computer designed to solve differential equations file server (computer science) a digital computer that provides workstations on a network with controlled access to shared resources mainframe, mainframe computer a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room minicomputer a digital computer of medium size multiprocessor a computer that uses two or more processing units under integrated control PC, microcomputer, personal computer a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time slide rule, slipstick analog computer consisting of a handheld instrument used for rapid calculations; have been replaced by pocket calculators von Neumann machine any digital computer incorporating the ideas of stored programs and serial counters that were proposed in 1946 by von Neumann and his colleagues workstation a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer chat room, chatroom a site on the internet where a number of users can communicate in real time (typically one dedicated to a particular topic) portal, portal site a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet machine any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks 2n an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) Syn\|Hypo\|Hyper calculator, estimator, figurer, reckoner adder a person who adds numbers number cruncher someone able to perform complex and lengthy calculations actuary, statistician someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums) subtracter a person who subtracts numbers surveyor someone who conducts a statistical survey expert a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
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