high-tech
high-tech — adjective
1. describes devices, systems, or equipment that are created using the newest scien
describes devices, systems, or equipment that are created using the newest scientific knowledge and engineering methods
Sivan bought a high-tech smartwatch that tracks her heart rate and sleep quality.
high-tech + noun: smartwatch / equipment
The factory now uses high-tech robots to assemble car parts much faster.
Christopher's high-tech hearing aid connects to his phone through a small app.
Trang works for a high-tech company that builds software for hospital doctors.
- advanced
broader meaning, can describe anything complex
- cutting-edge
even newer and more experimental, slightly informal
- state-of-the-art
emphasises the absolute newest available
文法句型
high-tech + noun (equipment / company / system)
be + high-tech
用法筆記
Used both before a noun (a high-tech device) and after be (the system is very high-tech). In informal speech, often shortened to hi-tech.
常見錯誤
2. describes the appearance of something that looks very modern, usually because it
describes the appearance of something that looks very modern, usually because it uses new materials or has a clean, simple design
The new restaurant has a high-tech look with metal chairs and white walls.
collocation: high-tech look
Femi chose a high-tech kitchen with shiny surfaces and hidden appliances.
The library was built in a high-tech design using glass and steel.
Min's office chair looks high-tech because of its mesh back and many adjustments.
- modern
more general, less emphasis on technology
- futuristic
suggests something ahead of its time
- sleek
focuses on smooth, polished appearance
- traditional
following older styles and designs
- rustic
rough, natural, old-fashioned look
文法句型
high-tech + noun (look / design / interior)
be + high-tech
high-tech — noun
1. the most advanced level of scientific and industrial technology and the business
the most advanced level of scientific and industrial technology and the business of developing and selling it
Many countries are investing heavily in high-tech to grow their economies.
uncountable: invest in high-tech
Layla studied high-tech at university and now designs medical software.
high-tech as a field of study
The growth of high-tech has created thousands of jobs in the last ten years.
Ezra works in high-tech and needs to learn new programming languages every year.
- advanced technology
more formal and descriptive
- cutting-edge technology
emphasises novelty and innovation
- low technology
simple, traditional methods
文法句型
the + high-tech
high-tech + noun (sector / industry / company)
用法筆記
Used as an uncountable noun — do not say 'a high-tech' or 'high-techs'. You can say 'the high-tech sector' as a countable noun phrase.
常見錯誤
2. a style of interior decoration that uses industrial materials such as metal, gla
a style of interior decoration that uses industrial materials such as metal, glass, and concrete, and often includes factory-style fixtures and furniture
Their apartment is decorated in high-tech, with steel shelves and polished concrete floors.
uncountable design style: in high-tech
Ziad chose high-tech for his office because he likes the simple, clean look.
High-tech became popular in the 1970s when designers took ideas from factory buildings.
Tomás decorated his living room in high-tech, using exposed brick walls and metal lights.
- industrial style
broader, less tied to technological materials
- modern design
more general, includes many modern approaches
- traditional style
uses classic furniture and materials
- rustic style
natural, rough materials instead of industrial ones
文法句型
in + high-tech (style)
high-tech + style / interior / decor
用法筆記
Distinguish from the noun sense 1 (ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY): sense 1 is about the field of technology; sense 2 is about a specific design style in architecture and interiors.