gameboy

gameboy — noun

1. a portable electronic device made by Nintendo that uses plastic cartridges conta

1.名詞B1
釋義

a portable electronic device made by Nintendo that uses plastic cartridges containing video games, with a small screen and control buttons, designed to be played while travelling or away from home

例句

Aiko played Pokémon on her Game Boy during the long train ride.

portable use: playing while travelling

Ravi dropped his Game Boy on the stairs, but the sturdy device still worked perfectly.

build quality: famously durable design

同義詞
  • handheld console

    generic term for any portable gaming device; Game Boy is the most famous specific example

  • portable gaming system

    more formal; describes the category rather than the specific Nintendo brand

用法筆記

Game Boy is a trademarked brand name and is usually capitalised as two words (Game Boy). The informal spelling "gameboy" is sometimes seen online or in casual writing.

常見錯誤

❌He bought a gameboy, meaning any handheld console.
✅He bought a Game Boy, which is a specific Nintendo product.
💡Game Boy is a trademarked brand, not a general term for all handheld gaming devices.