device [dɪˋvaɪs] 名-裝置，設備
n., a tool or machine used for a specific task
A cellphone is a small
device that is easy to carry around.
手機是一種易於攜帶的小型裝置。
You can connect this device
to your computer and use it to store your files.
你可以用這個裝置連接電腦，儲存檔案。
facilitate [fəˋsɪlə͵tet] 動-使容易，促進
v., to make easier
The computer program
facilitated the scheduling of appointments.
電腦程式讓會議安排變得更容易。
The director tried to
facilitate the transition to the new policy by meeting with all staff who
would be affected.
主管嘗試把可能受影響的員工全部招來開會，企圖降低實施新政策的陣痛。
network [ˋnɛt͵wɝk] 動-連接，建立聯繫；名-網路
v.,
to connect; to broadcast; to engage in informal communication
n., an interconnected group or system over a radio or
TV
The recent graduate
networked with her mother’s coworkers.
最近的那個畢業生，跟他媽媽的同事有關係。
We set up a new network in
my office to share files.
我們辦公室設了一個網路以便分享檔案。
popularity [͵pɑpjəˋlærətɪ] 名-普及，受歡迎
n., the state of being widely admired, sought,
or accepted
After the new commercial
began running, the popularity of the batteries increased significantly.
在新廣告開始撥放後，電池開始普及化，並越來越重要。
This brand of computers is
extremely popular among college students.
這個牌子的電腦在大學生間非常受歡迎。
詞組：
- 動 - popularize(The internet has popularized last-minute travel.)
- 名 - popularity
(The popularity of the product was extremely short-lived, and it soon disappeared from the store shelves.) - 形 - popular
(The new computer program was extremely popular, and people asked for it at all the store.)
process [ˋprɑsɛs] 動-處理，加工；名-過程
v., to put through a series of actions or
prescribed procedure; n., a series of operations or actions to bring about a
result
I’ve processed the data I
collected and have gotten some interesting results.
我已經整理好收集來的數據，並且得到一些有趣的結果。
There is a process for
determine why your computer is malfunctioning.
一連串的測試是爲了確認你的電腦故障的原因。
replace [rɪˋples] 動-代替
v.,
to put back in a former place or position; to take the place of
I’ve replaced the hard
drive that was malfunctioning.
我已經換掉壞掉的硬碟了。
We have been looking for
three months and we’ve found no one who can replace our former administrator.
我們已經徵人徵了三個月，發現沒人可以取代之前的那個管理員。
詞組：
- 動 - replace(I’d like to replace my cell phone with a newer model.)
- 名 - replacement(Look online to see if you can find an affordable replacement for this damaged computer.)
- 形 - replaceable(Make copies of all your files as they are not easily replaceable.)
revolution [͵rɛvəˋluʃən] 名-革命，旋轉
n.,
a sudden or important change in a situation
We see a revolution in the
computer filed almost every year.
電腦界中每年都有新革命。
Cell phones have caused a
revolution in communication.
手機帶來了通訊革命。
詞組：
- 動 - revolutionized
(Using diamond has revolutionized the pressure sensor industry during the last decade.) - 名 - revolution
(The revolution in electronics technology has allowed products such as phones to get smaller and more portable.) - 形 - revolutionary
(The Internet is revolutionary in how it has changed the way we communicate.)
sharp [ʃɑrp] 形-急劇的，精明的
adj.,
abrupt or acute; smart
There was a sharp decline
in calls to the help desk after we upgraded each employee’s computer.
更新每個員工的電腦後，需要支援的電話大幅減少了。
The new employee proved how
sharp she was when she mastered the new program in a few days.
新來的員工在幾天內就藉由新專案證明了她的能力。
skill [ˋskɪl] 名-技巧
n.,
a developed ability
The software developer has
excellent technical skills and would be an asset to our software programming
team.
軟體開發供程師的技術技巧很好，是我們軟體開發團隊的資產。
Salman’s job as designer of
electronic tools makes good use of his manual dexterity skills.
Salman擔任電子工具設計師，充分發揮了他手巧的能力。
詞組：
- 名 - skill(Her marketing skills inspired Jason to return to school for his MBA.)
- 形 - skilled
(Our carpenters are skilled in everything from cabinetry to furniture making.) - 副 - skillfully
(He negotiates so skillfully that both parties end up feeling that they’re gotten what they wanted.)
software [ˋsɔft͵wɛr] 名-軟體
n.,
the programs for a computer
This software allows me to
integrate tables and spreadsheets into my reports.
這個軟體讓我能夠把報表跟空白表格放到我的報告裡。
Many computers come
pre-loaded with software.
很多電腦都有預先裝好軟體。
store [stor] 動-保存，儲存
v.,
to keep
You can store more data on
a zip drive.
用極碟，你可以存更多的資料。
You can store hundreds of
songs on a iPod.
你可以存數以百計的歌在iPod裡，
詞組：
- 動 - store
(I store the phone numbers of all my business contacts in my personal cell phone.) - 名 - store
(We keep a store of computer supplies in that closet.) - 名 - storage(We need a computer with greater storage capacity.)
technically [ˋtɛknɪk!ɪ] 副-技術性地
adv.,
with specialized skill or knowledge
Technically speaking, the
virus infected only script files.
技術上來說，這種病毒只會感染指令稿檔案(script files)
We find that our younger
employees tend to be more technically skilled.
我們發現，我們的年輕員工有較好的技術能力。
詞組：
- 名 - technician(Even a skilled technician couldn’t repair that machine.)
- 形 - technical(At least a small amount of technical knowledge is required for most jobs these days.)
- 副 - technically(People who are technically trained have an easier time funding jobs.)
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