electronics
electronics — 名詞
1. the scientific and technical field that studies how electric current moves throu
電子學
研究電子的科學與技術領域
the scientific and technical field that studies how electric current moves through materials and uses that knowledge to create devices such as computers, phones, and radios
Jiwoo decided to study electronics at the technical college because she wanted to build robots.
Jiwoo 決定到技術學院攻讀電子學，因為她想建造機器人。
uncountable noun with singular verb
Modern electronics has changed the way people around the world talk to one another.
現代電子科技改變了世界各地人們互相溝通的方式。
The electronics industry in Taiwan produces a large share of the world's computer chips.
台灣的電子產業生產全球大量的電腦晶片。
Kabir's older sister works in electronics and helps design circuits for smartphones.
Kabir 的姊姊從事電子領域的工作，協助設計智慧型手機的電路。
Sofie took an introductory electronics course and learned how to build her own speakers.
Sofie 修了一門電子學入門課程，學會如何組裝自己的喇叭。
- electrical engineering
broader field that includes power systems and heavy-current applications; electronics focuses on low-current control circuits
- semiconductor physics
narrower and more theoretical; focuses on the material science behind electronic components
- microelectronics
subfield specializing in very small electronic circuits and chip design
文法句型
electronics + singular verb
用法筆記
When referring to the field of study or industry, electronics takes a singular verb (e.g., Electronics is a growing field).
常見錯誤
2. the physical circuits, parts, and machines that use electricity in a controlled
電子設備
電子儀器、零件與裝置
the physical circuits, parts, and machines that use electricity in a controlled way to do useful tasks — for example, the internal components of a mobile phone or a computer
The store sells electronics such as laptops, tablets, and wireless headphones.
這家商店販賣電子設備，例如筆記型電腦、平板電腦和無線耳機。
plural noun for devices and equipment
Tamás packed all his electronics into one bag before the flight.
Tamás 在登機前把所有電子設備都裝進一個袋子裡。
Defne dropped her backpack, and several small electronics scattered across the floor.
Defne 的背包掉到地上，好幾件小型電子用品散落在地板上。
Camila keeps her electronics organized in labeled boxes with separate charging cables.
Camila 把她的電子設備整齊收在貼有標籤的箱子裡，每種裝置都有各自的充電線。
The repair shop fixes old electronics like radios and game consoles from the 1990s.
這家修理店維修舊型電子設備，像是 1990 年代的收音機和遊戲主機。
- gadgets
informal; usually refers to small, clever handheld devices; narrower than electronics
- gear
informal; covers any equipment including non-electronic items such as camping or sports gear
- appliances
typically refers to larger household machines; many are electric but not all are electronic
文法句型
electronics + plural verb
用法筆記
When referring to devices and equipment, electronics takes a plural verb (e.g., His electronics are lined up on the desk).