high-tech
high-tech — 形容詞
1. describes devices, systems, or equipment that are created using the newest scien
高科技的
使用最新技術的
describes devices, systems, or equipment that are created using the newest scientific knowledge and engineering methods
Sivan bought a high-tech smartwatch that tracks her heart rate and sleep quality.
Sivan 買了一支高科技智慧手錶，可以追蹤她的心率和睡眠品質。
high-tech + noun: smartwatch / equipment
The factory now uses high-tech robots to assemble car parts much faster.
這家工廠現在用高科技機器人組裝汽車零件，速度快了很多。
Christopher's high-tech hearing aid connects to his phone through a small app.
Christopher 的高科技助聽器可以透過一個小應用程式連接到他的手機。
Trang works for a high-tech company that builds software for hospital doctors.
Trang 在一家替醫院醫生開發軟體的高科技公司工作。
- advanced
broader meaning, can describe anything complex
- cutting-edge
even newer and more experimental, slightly informal
- state-of-the-art
emphasises the absolute newest available
文法句型
high-tech + noun (equipment / company / system)
be + high-tech
用法筆記
Used both before a noun (a high-tech device) and after be (the system is very high-tech). In informal speech, often shortened to hi-tech.
常見錯誤
2. describes the appearance of something that looks very modern, usually because it
現代風的
外觀非常現代的
describes the appearance of something that looks very modern, usually because it uses new materials or has a clean, simple design
The new restaurant has a high-tech look with metal chairs and white walls.
那家新餐廳採用現代風設計，有金屬椅子和白色牆壁。
collocation: high-tech look
Femi chose a high-tech kitchen with shiny surfaces and hidden appliances.
Femi 選擇了現代風廚房，配有亮面檯面和隱藏式家電。
The library was built in a high-tech design using glass and steel.
這座圖書館以玻璃和鋼鐵打造，呈現現代風的設計。
Min's office chair looks high-tech because of its mesh back and many adjustments.
Min 的辦公椅因為網狀椅背和多種調整功能，看起來很有現代感。
- modern
more general, less emphasis on technology
- futuristic
suggests something ahead of its time
- sleek
focuses on smooth, polished appearance
- traditional
following older styles and designs
- rustic
rough, natural, old-fashioned look
文法句型
high-tech + noun (look / design / interior)
be + high-tech
high-tech — 名詞
1. the most advanced level of scientific and industrial technology and the business
高科技
最先進的科學與工業技術
the most advanced level of scientific and industrial technology and the business of developing and selling it
Many countries are investing heavily in high-tech to grow their economies.
許多國家為了發展經濟，正大量投資高科技產業。
uncountable: invest in high-tech
Layla studied high-tech at university and now designs medical software.
Layla 在大學讀的是高科技相關科系，現在設計醫療軟體。
high-tech as a field of study
The growth of high-tech has created thousands of jobs in the last ten years.
過去十年來，高科技的成長創造了成千上萬個工作機會。
Ezra works in high-tech and needs to learn new programming languages every year.
Ezra 在高科技產業工作，每年都需要學習新的程式語言。
- advanced technology
more formal and descriptive
- cutting-edge technology
emphasises novelty and innovation
- low technology
simple, traditional methods
文法句型
the + high-tech
high-tech + noun (sector / industry / company)
用法筆記
Used as an uncountable noun — do not say 'a high-tech' or 'high-techs'. You can say 'the high-tech sector' as a countable noun phrase.
常見錯誤
2. a style of interior decoration that uses industrial materials such as metal, gla
工業風
使用工業材料的室內設計風格
a style of interior decoration that uses industrial materials such as metal, glass, and concrete, and often includes factory-style fixtures and furniture
Their apartment is decorated in high-tech, with steel shelves and polished concrete floors.
他們的公寓以工業風裝潢，有鋼製層架和磨石子地板。
uncountable design style: in high-tech
Ziad chose high-tech for his office because he likes the simple, clean look.
Ziad 的辦公室選擇了工業風，因為他喜歡簡潔俐落的感覺。
High-tech became popular in the 1970s when designers took ideas from factory buildings.
工業風在 1970 年代開始流行，當時設計師從工廠建築中汲取靈感。
Tomás decorated his living room in high-tech, using exposed brick walls and metal lights.
Tomás 的客廳採用工業風，裸露的磚牆搭配金屬燈具。
- industrial style
broader, less tied to technological materials
- modern design
more general, includes many modern approaches
- traditional style
uses classic furniture and materials
- rustic style
natural, rough materials instead of industrial ones
文法句型
in + high-tech (style)
high-tech + style / interior / decor
用法筆記
Distinguish from the noun sense 1 (ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY): sense 1 is about the field of technology; sense 2 is about a specific design style in architecture and interiors.