| 单词 | technology |
| 释义 | technology technology /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ aep /-ˈnɑː.lə-/ noun [C or U] ► B1 (the study and knowledge of) the practical, especially industrial, use of scientific discoveries: » computer technology» Modern technology is amazing, isn't it?» What this country needs is a long-term policy for investment in science and technology.→ SEE ALSO BIOTECHNOLOGY(Cf. ↑biotechnology)Thesaurus+: ↑Inventing, designing and innovation , ↑Creating and producingWord partners for technology• ♯develop/♯harness technology• ♯have the technology to do sth• ♯advanced/♯cutting-edge/♯modern/♯new technology• the ♯latest technologyWord Builder:–Nouns: technology–Adjectives: technological–Adverbs: technologicallyCollocations:–Verbs-lu. develop technology» He has developed a unique technology for concrete dam construction.-lu. have technology» We do not have the technology to be able to monitor all calls.-lu. harness/use technology» Our job is to harness new technology to modernize government services.-lu. embrace technology» We should embrace the technology that will enable us to do our jobs better.–Types-lu. computer/digital/information technology» Computer technology allows us to access all these files in seconds.-lu. communications/environmental/medical/military/telecommunications technology» Advances in medical technology have helped millions of patients.-lu. broadband/satellite/wireless technology» Broadband technology allows us faster access to the Internet.-lu. missile/nuclear/weapons technology» Weapons technology has produced lightweight assault rifles.–Adjectives-lu. advanced/cutting-edge/leading-edge/modern/state-of-the-art technology» We have state-of-the-art technology in our labs.-lu. high/the latest/new technology» They have invested millions in high technology.-lu. sophisticated/superior technology» They use sophisticated technology to assess the health of the foetus.–Nouns-lu. an advance/development in technology» Advances in technology have allowed closer examination of the planets.–Prepositions-lu. the technology of sth» We specialize in the technology of fibre optics. • • • Extra Examples:» There were huge advances in aviation technology during the Second World War.» Satellite technology offers the opportunity, as never before, for continuous television coverage of major international events.» With computer technology, even people working on their own can produce professional-looking documents.» Although the technology originated in the UK, it has been developed in the US.» Company profits have doubled since the introduction of new technology.Common mistake: technology! To talk in general about the practical use of scientific discoveries, don't say 'the technology', just say technology:✗ Advances in the technology have made our lives easier.» Advances in technology have made our lives easier. |
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