pc
pc — noun
1. a computer that one person uses directly for everyday work, study, or home tasks
a computer that one person uses directly for everyday work, study, or home tasks.
The teacher saved the class photos on her PC at school.
on a PC
My PC froze again while I was printing the train tickets.
PC + verb for machine problems
In the library, each PC has headphones and a small camera.
Dad bought a faster PC for editing family videos at home.
- computer
broader everyday word that covers PCs, laptops, and other types
- desktop
narrower word for a non-portable computer on a desk
- workstation
more technical word for a more powerful work computer
文法句型
use a PC
on a PC
PC + verb
用法筆記
Usually a countable noun. When the type matters, speakers often choose 'laptop' or 'desktop' instead; 'PC' is also common when contrasting a Windows machine with a Mac.
常見錯誤
2. in Britain, a police officer of the basic regular rank; the short form stands fo
in Britain, a police officer of the basic regular rank; the short form stands for 'police constable'.
A PC outside the station asked Maya for her address.
a PC + verb
Two PCs were guiding children across the road after school.
plural: PCs
The report says a PC found the missing wallet near the bus stop.
At the parade, a smiling PC helped tourists reach the museum.
- police officer
the broad standard term in modern English
- constable
the full rank word behind the abbreviation
- cop
much more informal and not rank-specific
文法句型
a PC
two PCs
speak to a PC
用法筆記
Used mainly in British police news, reports, and official contexts. In wider international English, many speakers simply say 'police officer' instead.
常見錯誤
pc — adjective
1. careful to avoid words or behavior that may unfairly upset particular groups of
careful to avoid words or behavior that may unfairly upset particular groups of people.
The ad is more PC now, so it avoids jokes about accents.
be PC
Some viewers called the new school rule too PC and unnecessary.
too PC
In the 1990s, that TV host often mocked anything PC.
Her updated welcome speech sounds PC, using 'chairperson' instead of 'chairman'.
- politically correct
the full form; more neutral in careful writing
- inclusive
stresses making people feel included, not only avoiding offence
- sensitive
broader word for showing care toward other people's feelings
- offensive
describes words or actions that upset or insult people
- insensitive
describes behavior that ignores other people's feelings
文法句型
be PC
too PC
not PC
用法筆記
Usually follows verbs such as 'be', 'sound', or 'seem', often in phrases like 'too PC' or 'not PC'. It is often said critically by someone who thinks language has become overcareful.