computer

computer — noun

1. A programmable device that stores, processes, and retrieves information, used fo

1.名詞A1
釋義

A programmable device that stores, processes, and retrieves information, used for working, communicating, accessing the internet, playing games, and controlling other equipment.

例句

Eitan uses his computer every evening to write code for his class projects.

possessive + computer + daily routine activity

The school bought thirty new computers for the library this year.

collocation: buy + computers

同義詞
  • PC

    short for personal computer; usually implies a desktop or laptop running Windows

  • laptop

    a portable computer small enough to rest on your lap

  • desktop

    a computer designed to stay in one place on a desk

  • machine

    informal term for a computer, especially a powerful one

文法句型

a computer

computers

the computer

用法筆記

Frequently paired with verbs like 'use', 'turn on/off', 'start up', and 'shut down'. The plural 'computers' is common when referring to the device category in general. In informal British English, 'computer' is sometimes shortened to 'comp'.

常見錯誤

❌I play computer.
✅I play on the computer.' or 'I play computer games.
💡'play' needs a preposition or a direct object like 'games'.
❌Computer is very useful.
✅Computers are very useful.' or 'The computer is very useful.
💡A countable singular noun needs an article.