| 释义 |
network
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: net (I) + work
1. : a fabric or structure of threads, cords, or wires that cross each other at regular intervals and are knotted or secured at the crossings
< ribbons, lace and embroidery wrought together in a most curious piece of network — Joseph Addison >
2. : a system of lines or channels that interlace or cross like the fabric of a net
< a network of highways >
< a network of rivers >
< a network of veins >
< a network of roots >
< a network of nerves >
3. : an interconnected or interrelated chain, group, or system
< a network of secret agents >
< a network of alliances >
< a network of beliefs >
4. : a system of electrical conductors in which conduction takes place between certain points by more than one path
5.
a. : a group of local radio or television stations linked by wire or radio relay for the usually simultaneous broadcasting or televising of the same program
b. : a radio or television company that produces programs to be relayed to local stations for broadcast by radio or television
< sold the show to a big network >
Synonyms: see system
II. transitive verb
: to cover with or as if with a network
< a continent … so networked with navigable rivers and canals — Lamp >
III. noun
: a system of computers, terminals, and data bases connected by communications lines
IV.
transitive verb
1. Britain : to broadcast (a program) on a radio or television network
2. : to join (computers) in a network
intransitive verb
: to meet and exchange information with colleagues, potential business contacts, or like-minded individuals |