interface
interface — 名詞
1. The physical link or software display through which a person controls a computer
介面；界面
電子設備或人機之間的連接點
The physical link or software display through which a person controls a computer or electronic tool, enabling data transfer or user interaction.
The USB interface on Ravindra's camera lets him copy photos to his computer quickly.
Ravindra 相機上的 USB 介面讓他可以快速將照片複製到電腦。
interface + on + [device]; physical port
Hiro connected the microphone to the audio interface before recording his podcast.
Hiro 在錄製 podcast 之前，將麥克風連接到音訊介面。
collocation: connect + [device] + to + interface
This drawing app has a clean interface with large buttons and simple menus.
這個繪圖應用程式有乾淨的介面，按鈕很大，選單也很簡單。
The interface between the two programs stopped working after the system update.
兩個程式之間的介面在系統更新後就無法運作了。
Maja prefers the old keyboard interface because she can type much faster on it.
Maja 比較喜歡舊的鍵盤介面，因為打字速度快很多。
- connection
broader term; refers to any link, not just electronic
- port
specifically a physical socket; narrower than interface
- link
informal; general connection between two things
用法筆記
Commonly used with prepositions 'between' (the interface between two systems) and 'on' (the interface on a device). In computing, also used as part of compound terms such as 'user interface' (UI) and 'command-line interface' (CLI).
常見錯誤
2. An area where separate fields, ideas, or groups meet and influence each other.
交會點
兩個領域或系統互相影響的交集
An area where separate fields, ideas, or groups meet and influence each other.
Christopher studied the interface between traditional medicine and modern science during his research.
Christopher 在研究過程中探討了傳統醫學與現代科學之間的交會點。
interface between [field] and [field]; abstract sense
New training programmes are appearing at the interface of business and education.
新的培訓課程正出現在商業與教育的交會點上。
at the interface of [field] and [field]
Selim works at the interface where the design team meets the software engineers.
Selim 的工作處於設計團隊與軟體工程師對接的交會點上。
Teachers operate at the interface of young minds and new knowledge every school day.
老師每天都在年輕心靈與新知識的交會點上工作。
The committee explores the interface between public policy and private business interests.
該委員會探討公共政策與私人商業利益之間的交會點。
- boundary
implies a dividing line; less about mutual influence than interface
- intersection
suggests paths crossing; used more for concrete overlaps
- meeting point
more literal; less formal than interface
- separation
a state of being apart rather than connected
用法筆記
Typically followed by 'of [A] and [B]' or 'between [A] and [B]'. The subject is usually abstract (fields, groups, systems) rather than physical objects.
常見錯誤
interface — 動詞
1. To make electronic equipment link up so the devices can exchange data with each
連接
將電子設備連接起來使能交換資料
To make electronic equipment link up so the devices can exchange data with each other.
Arjun interfaced his laptop with the office printer using a wireless network.
Arjun 用無線網路將他的筆電與辦公室印表機連接起來。
interface + [device] + with + [device]; transitive
The new scanner interfaces easily with both Windows and Mac computers.
這台新掃描器可以輕鬆連接 Windows 和 Mac 電腦。
interface + with + [device]; intransitive
Hassan showed the class how to interface a camera to the microscope for digital images.
Hassan 向全班示範如何將相機連接到顯微鏡以擷取數位影像。
The two systems do not interface properly because they use different data formats.
這兩個系統因為使用不同的資料格式而無法順利連接。
Eve interfaced the sensor array with the weather station to collect real-time data.
Eve 將感測器陣列連接到氣象站，以收集即時資料。
- disconnect
to break the connection between devices
文法句型
interface + [device] + with + [device]
interface + with + [device]
用法筆記
Both transitive ('interface device A with device B') and intransitive ('device A interfaces with device B') patterns are common. The preposition 'with' is standard; 'to' is also possible but less frequent.
常見錯誤
2. To share ideas and exchange information with people in a professional setting.
溝通；交流
在工作環境中與人交流協作
To share ideas and exchange information with people in a professional setting.
Talia interfaces regularly with the marketing team to plan new product launches.
Talia 定期與行銷團隊溝通，規劃新產品的上市事宜。
interface + with + [team/person]; business use
The consultant will interface directly with clients during the first phase of the project.
該顧問將在專案第一階段直接與客戶溝通。
As the project leader, João must interface with departments across the whole company.
身為專案負責人，João 必須與全公司各部門進行溝通。
Sirin finds it challenging to interface with colleagues who work in a different time zone.
Sirin 覺得與不同時區的同事溝通很有挑戰性。
- liaise
formal British English; maintain contact and exchange information
- communicate
broader; exchange information by any means
- collaborate
work jointly on a shared goal; deeper than interface
文法句型
interface + with + [someone]
用法筆記
Considered formal or corporate jargon. In most everyday situations, 'talk to', 'work with', or 'meet with' sound more natural. Often used in British and international business English.