| 释义 |
▪ I. internet
see inter- prefix 1 b.
▪ II. internet, v.
Brit. |ˈɪntənɛt|, U.S. |ˈɪn(t)ərˌnɛt|
Forms: 19– internet, 19- Internet
[‹ inter- prefix + net v.1 In later use probably independently ‹Internet n.]
intr. Originally, esp. of networks: to be connected together. Later: to be connected to the Internet; to communicate using the Internet. Also trans.: to connect to the Internet or an internet.
[1968IEEE Conf. Proc. 178 Almost all records that describe individuals..may be expected to be automated in the future. First, by centralized computers..and eventually by internetted computer systems with access from a large number of remote terminals.] 1978Aviation Week & Space Technol. (Nexis) 17 July 82 Ability to internet. 1984Defense Electronics Sept. 50 Repeated tests have demonstrated Roland's lethality and ability to internet with other short-range air defense units. 1986Defense Electronics Apr. 63 The TDRS system is used to internet the space shuttle and other satellites with their Earth-based control centers. 1994Globe & Mail (Toronto) 13 May c10/3 A number of providers want you to Internet to their services. 1999Guardian 6 Mar. (Weekend Suppl.) 67/2 Their bedroom then resembles something from a Ridley Scott film, where they sit, night after night, internetting with friends in Solihull their parents would strongly disapprove of. |