| 释义 |
always-on, a. Computing and Telecomm.
Brit. |ˌɔːlweɪzˈɒn|, U.S. |ˈɔlwəzˈɔn|
[‹ always adv. + on adj.]
Relating to or designating a continuously accessible connection to the Internet, esp. in contrast to one that requires activation by dial-up or other means. Also in extended use.
1996Re: Internet Access on ISDN D-channel? in chi.internet (Usenet newsgroup) 6 Aug. Cable or ADSL modems..would allow always on operation. 1998D. D. Clark in J. K. MacKie & D. Waterman Telephony, Internet, & Media 163 The access technology of the cable industry makes it easy to provide this ‘always on’ service. 1999Wired Jan. 68/1 The always-on economy turns desk jockeying into an extreme sport on par with skyboarding. 2004Countryman Jan. 12/2 Broadband delivers an always-on internet connection, usually for a flat monthly fee. |