motherboard

motherboard — noun

1. a flat board inside a computer that holds the main processing chip and connects

1.名詞B2
釋義

a flat board inside a computer that holds the main processing chip and connects every other component such as memory and drives so they can work together.

例句

The technician replaced the damaged motherboard in the office computer.

collocation: replace a motherboard

A motherboard connects the processor, memory, and hard drives inside the tower.

connects processor, memory, and drives

同義詞
  • main board

    less formal, sometimes used interchangeably but less precise

  • system board

    more formal or technical term used in documentation and manuals

  • logic board

    Apple's term for the same component in Mac computers, not used for PCs

文法句型

the motherboard

a motherboard

用法筆記

Typically used with 'the' when referring to a specific computer's main board. Frequently appears in technical contexts about hardware repair or assembly.

常見錯誤

❌I need to upgrade my motherboard to make the computer run faster.
✅I need to upgrade my processor to make the computer run faster.
💡The processor (CPU) determines processing speed; the motherboard provides connections between components.