tech
tech — 形容詞
1. short for 'technical'; connected with the equipment, methods, and expert know-ho
技術的
與科學和工業的知識、機器或方法有關的
short for 'technical'; connected with the equipment, methods, and expert know-how of science and manufacturing
Talia works for a company that offers tech support to schools across Mexico.
Talia 在一家為墨西哥各地學校提供技術支援的公司上班。
tech support — adjective + noun compound
The university built a new tech lab with 3D printers and laser cutters.
這所大學蓋了一間新的技術實驗室，裡面有 3D 印表機和雷射切割機。
tech lab — adjective + noun compound
Samir enrolled at a tech institute because he wanted hands-on training in electronics.
Samir 報考了一所技術學院，因為他想接受電子學的實務訓練。
Élise asked a tech question about the chemistry experiment during class.
Élise 在課堂上問了一個關於化學實驗的技術問題。
- technical
the full form; 'tech' is informal and clipped
- technological
wider scope, often about large systems rather than hands-on machinery
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun in compounds such as tech company, tech industry, and tech support. In informal contexts it may stand alone (e.g., 'the tech team').
tech — 名詞
1. short for 'technology', especially digital technology such as computers, the int
科技
數位科技及相關產業與活動
short for 'technology', especially digital technology such as computers, the internet, smartphones, and the businesses and activities connected with them
Megan found a job in tech after finishing her degree in computer science.
Megan 拿到電腦科學學位後，在科技業找到了一份工作。
in tech — preposition + noun (field of work)
The tech industry in Nairobi has attracted investors from all over the world.
奈洛比的科技業吸引了來自世界各地的投資者。
tech industry — noun + noun compound
Otis invested in a small tech startup that makes software for farmers.
Otis 投資了一家為農民開發軟體的小型科技新創公司。
Children today grow up surrounded by tech in ways their parents never did.
現在的孩子從小就被科技包圍，這在他們父母那一代是無法想像的。
- technology
the full form; 'tech' is shorter and more conversational
- IT
narrower focus on information systems and computing
- computing
more about the act or science of using computers
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense when referring to the field or concept generally ('a career in tech'). Can be countable when referring to specific types or sectors ('emerging techs' is rare but possible).
常見錯誤
2. electronic gadgets and tools that rely on computers or digital systems, for exam
科技產品
運用電腦技術的電子裝置
electronic gadgets and tools that rely on computers or digital systems, for example phones, laptops, and tablets
The Watanabe family keeps all their old tech in a box under the stairs.
渡邊家把他們所有的舊科技產品都收在樓梯下的一個箱子裡。
old tech — adjective + noun (uncountable, general)
On the bus to Da Nang, Minh played games on his phone and other tech.
在前往峴港的巴士上，Minh 用手機和其他科技產品玩遊戲。
played games on [poss] tech — tech as uncountable category
Gabriel packed his tech — phone, laptop, and headphones — into a small bag.
Gabriel 把手機、筆記型電腦和耳機——也就是他的科技產品——全塞進一個小包包裡。
Ravindra dropped his tech in the pool and had to buy a new phone.
Ravindra 把他的科技產品掉進游泳池裡，只好買一支新手機。
- gadgets
more playful; suggests smaller, fun devices
- devices
more formal and neutral
- electronics
broader — includes non-computer devices like radios
用法筆記
Uncountable — used as a collective term for multiple devices. Do not add -s ('techs') for this meaning.
常見錯誤
3. short for 'technician'; someone with hands-on expertise in a scientific or techn
技術員
科學或工程領域的專門技術人員
short for 'technician'; someone with hands-on expertise in a scientific or technical field such as medicine, engineering, or laboratory work
The hospital called a lab tech to repair the blood-testing machine before the morning shift.
醫院叫了一位實驗室技術員過來，趕在早班前修好驗血機器。
lab tech — noun + noun compound (workplace role)
Imani worked as an engineering tech at a solar panel company for six years.
Imani 在一家太陽能板公司擔任工程技術員，做了六年。
The IT tech at school fixed the classroom projector in less than ten minutes.
學校的資訊技術員不到十分鐘就修好了教室裡的投影機。
The audio tech set up the microphones and speakers before the concert began.
音響技術員在音樂會開始前架設好了麥克風和喇叭。
- technician
the full form; 'tech' is shorter and more informal
- engineer
requires more formal qualifications in most contexts
用法筆記
Often used with a preceding word specifying the field — lab tech, IT tech, engineering tech. Common in job titles and workplace speech.
4. short for 'technical school'; an educational institution that focuses on hands-o
技職學校
專門教授實用或技術科目的學校
short for 'technical school'; an educational institution that focuses on hands-on training in fields like car repair, electronics, or health care
After high school, Joaquín enrolled at a local tech to study automotive repair.
高中畢業後，Joaquín 進入當地一所技職學校學習汽車維修。
local tech — adjective + noun (school)
Élise chose a tech over a university because she preferred hands-on training in welding.
Élise 選擇技職學校而不是一般大學，因為她更喜歡電銲的實作訓練。
Salma's parents sent her to a tech because she loved working with her hands.
Salma 的父母送她去讀技職學校，因為她喜歡動手做東西。
The local tech offers evening classes in computer networking and cybersecurity.
當地的技職學校開設了電腦網路和網路安全的夜間課程。
- technical school
the full form; 'tech' is a shortening
- vocational school
US English, similar meaning
- trade school
focuses on skilled trades like plumbing or carpentry
用法筆記
Countable — a tech (school) / the tech. More common in the UK and Australia than in the US, where 'vocational school' or 'trade school' is typical.
tech — 縮寫
1. written abbreviation for 'technical' or 'technically', used in notes, forms, and
技術縮寫
technical的書面縮寫
written abbreviation for 'technical' or 'technically', used in notes, forms, and informal documents
The file was labelled 'tech. review' before it went to the engineering manager.
這份檔案在送交工程經理之前，上面標示了「tech. review（技術審查）」。
tech. (with period) — written abbreviation
The email subject line read 'tech. support request — urgent'.
電子郵件的主旨欄寫著「tech. support request — urgent（技術支援請求——緊急）」。
Please see the tech. drawings attached to this message.
請參閱隨附於此訊息中的技術圖面。
Ravindra wrote 'tech. details to follow' at the bottom of the memo.
Ravindra 在備忘錄底部寫了「tech. details to follow（技術細節待補）」。
The form had a box labelled 'tech. specifications' on the second page.
表格第二頁有一個標示「tech. specifications（技術規格）」的欄位。
用法筆記
Usually followed by a full stop in formal writing (tech.). In very informal notes the period may be omitted.
2. written abbreviation for 'technological', used in notes, charts, and technical d
科技縮寫
technological的書面縮寫
written abbreviation for 'technological', used in notes, charts, and technical documentation
The chart on page three shows major tech. advances in battery storage since 2015.
第三頁的圖表顯示了 2015 年以來電池儲存技術的重大進展。
tech. advances — abbreviation for technological + noun
The report described several tech. breakthroughs in renewable energy since 2020.
這份報告描述了 2020 年以來再生能源領域的幾項重大科技突破。
tech. breakthroughs — abbreviation for technological
The memo used the heading 'tech. innovations' to list new product features.
備忘錄使用「科技創新」這個標題來列出新產品的特色。
Nadia found the word 'tech. feasibility' in the project proposal.
Nadia 在專案提案中看到了「tech. feasibility（科技可行性）」這個詞。
The conference programme included a session on tech. trends in medicine.
會議議程中有一場關於醫療科技趨勢的座談會。
用法筆記
Less common than the abbreviation for 'technical'; context determines which full form is intended.