modem

modem — 名詞

1. a piece of equipment that links a computer to the internet or a network by chang

1.名詞B1
釋義

數據機

連接電腦與網路的硬體裝置

a piece of equipment that links a computer to the internet or a network by changing digital information into a form that can travel through phone lines, cable wires, or fibre-optic connections.

例句

Nkechi connected her laptop to the modem using a long Ethernet cable.

Nkechi 用一條很長的乙太網路線把筆電連上數據機。

connect + to + [device]

The old modem made a loud screeching noise when it connected to the internet.

那臺老舊的數據機連上網路時發出了很大的刺耳聲。

同義詞
  • router

    A router shares a single internet connection among multiple devices, whereas a modem connects directly to the service provider. Some devices combine both functions.

  • network adapter

    A broader term for any hardware that lets a computer join a network; a modem is one type of network adapter.

常見錯誤

❌My modem shares the internet with all my home devices.
✅My router shares the internet with all my home devices.
💡A modem connects your home to your internet service provider; a router shares that connection among multiple devices.
❌I need a new modem for my laptop to connect to Wi-Fi.
✅I need a new wireless adapter for my laptop to connect to Wi-Fi.
💡Most modern laptops already have a modem built in; the adapter handles Wi-Fi specifically.

modem — 動詞