network
network — 名詞
1. a set of connected lines, roads, wires, or pipes that carry things such as traff
網絡
由多個連接點或線路構成的系統
a set of connected lines, roads, wires, or pipes that carry things such as traffic, electricity, or communication signals from one place to another.
The city's rail network connects all five districts with trains running every ten minutes.
該市的鐵路網絡連接所有五個行政區，列車每十分鐘一班。
collocation: rail network
A spider's web is a natural network of silk threads built to catch insects.
蜘蛛網是一種由絲線構成的天然網絡，用來捕捉昆蟲。
The hospital uses a communication network that links every ward to the main desk.
該醫院使用一套通訊網絡，將每個病房連結到主要櫃檯。
Nia studied the network of underground pipes that supplies water to the whole town.
Nia 研究了供應全市用水的底下管道網絡。
文法句型
network + of + noun
用法筆記
Often used with an area noun (road network, rail network, canal network) to show which kind of system is being described.
2. a group of computers and devices that are linked so that data and resources can
網路
多台電腦連線以共享資料的系統
a group of computers and devices that are linked so that data and resources can be shared.
The office network went down after a power cut, so nobody could access their emails.
辦公室網路在停電後中斷了，所以沒有人能查看電子郵件。
collocation: office network
Rodrigo set up a home network so his printer could work with every family laptop.
Rodrigo 建立了家庭網路，讓印表機可以連接所有家人的筆電。
collocation: home network
A firewall protects a company network from unauthorised access by outsiders.
防火牆可以保護公司網路不受外界的未經授權存取。
The school installed a wireless network so students could do research from any classroom.
學校安裝了無線網路，讓學生可以在任何教室進行研究。
文法句型
noun + network
network + of + noun
用法筆記
Can be shortened to net in informal computing contexts (company net, home net). The word internet (capital I) refers to the global network that connects smaller networks worldwide.
常見錯誤
3. the people you know, especially those who can help you with your work or career.
人脈
對工作或事業有幫助的人際關係
the people you know, especially those who can help you with your work or career.
Talia built a strong network of former colleagues who still share job leads with her.
Talia 建立了一個由前同事組成的穩固人脈，他們仍然會跟她分享工作機會。
verb + network: build a network of [people]
Having a good network of local suppliers helped Vikram's restaurant survive the crisis.
擁有良好的本地供應商人脈幫助 Vikram 的餐廳度過了危機。
Ezra's network of contacts in publishing includes editors and literary agents.
Ezra 在出版業的人脈包括編輯和經紀人。
Anong uses social media to maintain her professional network across Southeast Asia.
Anong 利用社群媒體維繫她在東南亞的專業人脈。
- contacts
more direct and practical; a contact is someone you can reach out to for a specific purpose
- connections
slightly informal; emphasises the relationships between people rather than the group itself
- circle
suggests a smaller, more personal group of friends or acquaintances
文法句型
possessive + network
network + of + people
用法筆記
Frequently modified by adjectives describing the circle (professional network, social network, personal network). A social network today often refers to an online platform (Facebook, LinkedIn), but the original meaning is simply the people you know.
常見錯誤
network — 動詞
1. to link two or more computers or electronic devices together so they can exchang
連線；連網
將電腦或設備互相連接
to link two or more computers or electronic devices together so they can exchange data and share resources.
The IT team networked all the office printers so every floor could use them.
IT 團隊將所有辦公室印表機連線，讓每個樓層都能使用。
passive sense: networked + so that [purpose]
Brandon networked his laptop to the main server and began backing up his files.
Brandon 將他的筆電連線到主伺服器，然後開始備份檔案。
pattern: network [device] to [system]
All the cash registers in the store are networked to a central computer.
店裡的所有收銀機都已連線到中央電腦。
The library networked its computers so students could share files between terminals.
圖書館將所有電腦連網，讓學生可以在不同終端機之間共享檔案。
- disconnect
to break the link between devices
文法句型
network + noun + to + noun
be networked + to/with + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice because the focus is on the devices being connected, not on who connected them.
常見錯誤
2. to deliberately meet and talk with people who may be useful for your career adva
拓展人脈
結識對事業有幫助的人
to deliberately meet and talk with people who may be useful for your career advancement or business.
Élise spent the evening networking at the tech conference, exchanging business cards with developers.
Élise 在科技大會上花了一整晚拓展人脈，和開發者們交換名片。
collocation: network at [event]
Young professionals often network through LinkedIn to find mentors in their field.
年輕的專業人士常常透過 LinkedIn 拓展人脈，尋找業界的導師。
pattern: network through [platform]
The chamber of commerce holds monthly meetings where local business owners can network.
商會每月舉辦聚會，讓當地企業主可以拓展人脈。
Zayd networked with three hiring managers at the career fair and got two interviews.
Zayd 在就業博覽會上與三位招聘主管建立關係，獲得了兩次面試機會。
Aoi finds it easier to network in small workshops rather than in huge conference halls.
Aoi 發現在小型工作坊拓展人脈比在大型會議廳更容易。
文法句型
network + with + noun
network + at + place
用法筆記
Almost always intransitive — you network with people or at events. You do not 'network someone' in this sense. The gerund networking is very common as a noun (Networking is an important skill).