| 单词 | the internet |
| 释义 | the internet the internet /ˈɪn.tə.net/ aep /-t̬ɚ-/ noun [S] (INFORMAL the Net) ► A1 the large system of connected computers around the world that allows people to share information and communicate with each other: » I found out about the bombings from/on the internet.Thesaurus+: ↑Internet terminology and abbreviationsThesaurus+: ↑Computer conceptsWord partners for the internet• ♯browse/♯surf the internet• ♯post sth on the internet• ♯download sth from the internet• ♯on the internet• internet ♯access• an internet ♯chatroom/♯site• an internet ♯provider/♯service provider• an internet ♯account/♯addressCollocations:–Nouns-lu. Internet access» The library offers free Internet access.-lu. an Internet connection/service» The new technology gives mobile phone users a high-speed Internet connection.-lu. an Internet provider/service provider» The cost will depend on your Internet service provider.-lu. an Internet application/browser/search engine» Have you ever tried putting your name into an Internet search engine?-lu. Internet software/technology» The new products take advantage of rapidly developing Internet technology.-lu. Internet content/security» This software blocks unwanted Internet content.-lu. an Internet chatroom/site» We collected information from books and Internet sites.-lu. an Internet address/account/link» The site includes the Internet addresses of useful organizations.-lu. an Internet company/consultancy/start-up» He works for a Hong Kong Internet company.-lu. an Internet cafe» I'm emailing you from an Internet cafe in the town centre.-lu. an Internet surfer/user» The software lets Internet users trade music free.-lu. Internet usage» The system tracks students' Internet usage.-lu. an Internet search» I did an Internet search on his surname.-lu. Internet commerce/communication» A digital phone line enables both voice and Internet communication.-lu. Internet banking/browsing/shopping/gambling» Do you do much Internet shopping?–Verbs-lu. access/go on/use the Internet» All employees can access the Internet at their desks.-lu. connect to/link to the Internet» It costs very little to connect to the Internet.-lu. browse/surf the Internet» Do you use email or surf the Internet?-lu. download sth from the Internet» You can download the application form from the Internet.-lu. post sth on the Internet» The photographs were posted on the Internet.–Prepositions-lu. on the Internet» I came across an article about it on the Internet.-lu. across/over/via the Internet» You can listen to radio over the Internet.-lu. from the Internet» I'm sure I can get some information from the Internet.–Adjectives-lu. a broadband/dial-up/high-speed/wireless Internet [connection/service etc.]» When it comes to the wireless Internet, Europe is 18 months behind Japan. • • • Extra Examples:» If you have access to the internet, you can order online via our website.» It is important that children are able to use the internet safely.» I'm sure you'll find some information about it on the internet.» The college does a beginners' course on how to use the internet.» Apparently she met her husband through the internet, on one of those internet dating agencies.Common mistake: internet! To talk about the large system of connected computers in general, remember to use the.! Don't say 'internet', say the internet:✗ Many companies use internet to advertise their products.» Many companies use the internet to advertise their products. |
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