词组 | computer |
释义 | computer AC /kəmˈpjuːtə $ -ər/ noun an electronic machine that stores and handles informationadjectives/nouns + computera powerful/fast computer He decided he needed a more powerful computer. | The calculations take a long time, even on a fast computer.a home/personal computer Most of the children have a home computer.a computer is down (=is not working) I can’t give you that information because the computer is down.a computer is up (=is working again after stopping working) The computer should be up again soon.a computer is slow Why is the computer so slow today?verbs + computerswitch on/off a computer also turn on/off a computer Always switch off your computer at the end of the day.log onto a computer (=start using it by typing a password) Next time you log onto your computer, you will have to use a new password.log off a computer (=stop using a computer system that requires a password) I had logged off my computer but not switched it off.start up/boot up a computer (=make it start working) He sat down at his desk and booted up his computer.shut down a computer (=close the programs and make it stop working until you need to use it again) I saved the file and shut down the computer.restart/reboot a computer (=make it start working again) The problem sometimes disappears if I restart my computer.program a computer (=give it instructions so that it will do a particular job) You can program a computer to pay your monthly bills.download sth onto a computer (=move it from the internet onto your computer) I downloaded the video onto my computer.hold/store sth on a computer This data is all held on a central computer.software/a program runs on a computer You’ll need the appropriate software running on your computer.computer + verbsa computer starts up/boots up My computer takes ages to start up in the morning.a computer shuts down (=closes the programs and stops working) Wait for your computer to finish shutting down.a computer crashes/goes down (=suddenly stops working) My computer crashed and I lost all the work I’d done.computer + nounsa computer screen/monitor Make sure your computer screen is at the right height.a computer keyboard The computer keyboard is shaped to put less strain on your wrists.a computer game Kids love playing computer games.a computer system/network Our office is installing a new computer system. | A virus had infected the entire computer network.a computer program (=a set of instructions stored inside a computer) At school, we’re learning how to write simple computer programs.computer software (=computer programs) Microsoft Corp is the world’s largest maker of personal computer software.computer hardware/equipment (=machines and equipment, not programs) a shop that sells computer equipmentcomputer technology Advances in computer technology have changed the way people work.computer graphics (=images created by computers) The film uses the latest computer graphics.a computer user Computer users can talk to each other over the internet.a computer hacker (=someone who tries to break into a computer system)a computer programmer (=someone who writes the instructions a computer uses to do a particular job) He is looking for work as a computer programmer.a computer language (=a system of instructions used to program a computer) You need to be able to use computer languages such as Java.a computer error The mistake was caused by a computer error.computer science (=the study of computers and what they can do) He has a degree in computer science.a computer virus (=a program that secretly destroys information stored on computers) Computer viruses do a lot of damage every single day.prepositionson (a) computer We have all that information on computer now.by computer All the designing is done by computer nowadays.Instead of saying that you ‘work on a computer’, you often say that you work on screen.THESAURUS: computeractions when using a computer start up/boot up to make a computer start working: I’m having problems starting up my computer. log on/in to start using a computer system by typing your name and password: He logged on and read his emails. click on sthicon | link to press a button on a computer mouse to choose a program, file etc from the screen: What happens if I click on this icon? | When you click on the link, it sends you to the company’s website. downloadfile | video | movie | film | music | song | game | software to move information, pictures, or music from the internet onto your computer: You can download the files from the internet. | It will become easier and faster to download movies. | Downloading music for free is a huge threat to the music industry. uploadfile | video | music | song to move information, pictures, or music from your computer to a different computer across the internet: People often upload files for use by others. | Sites such as YouTube allow you to upload your own videos. | The group has uploaded four songs from their latest album. installsoftware | program to add new software to a computer so that the software is ready to be used: All users should install anti-virus software. | Follow the instructions to download and install the program. openfile | program | application | app | email | inbox to make a file or program ready to use: I can't seem to open the file. | Simply open your mail program and start a new message. scroll up/down to move information on a computer screen up or down so that you can read it: Scroll down to read the questions and answers. enterpassword | name | information | details to type information into a computer: The program requires you to enter a password. | The information had been entered incorrectly. deletefile | document | program | email to remove information from a computer: When you delete a file, it first gets moved to the recycle bin. | I’ve deleted all his emails. cut and pastetext | essay | picture | data to remove information from one place and put it in another place: You can cut and paste the text into a Word document. | Tutors are looking out for students who cut and paste their essays from the internet. savework | file | document | program | email to make a computer keep the work that you have done on it: Make sure you save any work you do before you shut the computer down. closefile | program | application | app | window to stop having a file or program ready to use: I accidentally closed the file without saving it. | To close the window, click on the ‘X’ in the top right-hand corner of the screen. log off/out to stop using a computer system by giving it particular instructions: I get an error message when I log off. shut downcomputer | machine to make a computer stop working: Employees should shut their computers down at the end of each day. restart/rebootcomputer | machine to make a computer start working again: Wait a few minutes before rebooting your computer. |
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