intranet

intranet — noun

1. a private computer network used inside a company or organization, which allows e

1.名詞B2
釋義

a private computer network used inside a company or organization, which allows employees to share files, send messages, and access internal websites using internet technology.

例句

The updated safety rules are posted on the company intranet for all staff to view.

collocation: company intranet

Leila uploaded the training videos to the intranet so new hires could watch them.

collocation: upload to the intranet

同義詞
  • internal network

    broader term; any private network within an organization, not necessarily using web-based technology

  • corporate network

    emphasizes the business context; can include non-web resources

反義詞
  • internet

    the public worldwide computer network accessible to anyone

  • extranet

    a private network that extends access to selected external users such as clients or partners

文法句型

the company/corporate/school intranet

用法筆記

Often used with 'company', 'corporate', or 'school' as a modifier ('company intranet'). Distinguish from 'internet' (the public worldwide network) and 'extranet' (a private network that allows limited access to external business partners).

常見錯誤

❌I found the document on the internet.' (when meaning the internal company network).
✅I found the document on the company intranet.
💡'internet' refers to the public network everyone can use; 'intranet' is a private network only accessible inside an organization.