screensaver
screensaver — noun
1. a computer program that fills the screen with moving pictures, patterns, or info
1.名詞B1
釋義
a computer program that fills the screen with moving pictures, patterns, or information when the user stops using the keyboard or mouse for a period of time
例句
Sahil set his screensaver to show photos from his trip to Japan.
set + screensaver to [purpose]
The fish tank screensaver on Mayumi's old computer still works perfectly.
Karim chose a rotating globe as his screensaver because he loves geography.
When the screensaver appears, just move the mouse to turn it off.
Yuna installed a new screensaver that displays the time in different world cities.
文法句型
a screensaver
the screensaver
用法筆記
Commonly paired with the verb 'set' (to choose or configure) and 'appear' or 'come on' (when the screensaver activates).
常見錯誤
❌I downloaded a new wallpaper that shows moving fish.
✅I downloaded a new screensaver that shows moving fish.
💡A wallpaper is a static background image; a screensaver is an animated program that activates when the computer is idle.