software

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Related topics: Computers

soft·ware /ˈsɒftweə $ ˈsɒːftwer/ S3 W1 noun [uncountableU]

TDthe sets of programs that tell a computer how to do a particular job 〔计算机〕软件 → hardware

She loaded the new software.

她给电脑装上新的软件。

design/anti-virus/database etc software

word-processing software

文字处理软件

a software company

软件公司

n COLLOCATIONS

verbs

use software

Several companies have already begun using the software.

run software

To run the software, you will need the latest version of Windows.

load/install software

Don't let your kids load pirated games software onto your machine.

download software

Users can download the software without charge.

write/design/develop software

He designs software for an Atlanta-based company.

ADJECTIVES/NOUN + software

computer software

He is the owner of a computer software company.

anti-virus software

Make sure you have good anti-virus software installed.

business software

He has been training people in the use of business software since 1983.

software + NOUN

a software developer/engineer/designer

her job as a software developer

a software package (=a set of programs)

Select a software package which suits your requirements.

phrases

a piece of software

This excellent piece of software is compatible with both PCs and Macs.

Examples from the Corpus

software• a software developer• It is rapidly propagating electronics and software companies.• Before downloading any beta software, check the appropriate Usenet news group or online service forum for possible complaints about the software.• Drawing software takes a mathematical approach to lines and shapes, and deals with objects rather than individual pixels.• But there is wide variation among Internet providers in cost, features, software, reliability and customer service.• The company develops interactive software for schoolchildren.• The latest software can imitate the texture of flesh or the topography of a mountain range.• The nature of software is philosophically problematic.• word-processing software• India's software industry barely existed 15 years ago but is growing rapidly today.• A glitch in the customer-service software left customers unable to get through to help lines.• You need special software to view the information in the file.• The couple has used the software in 200 homes, she said.

design/anti-virus/database etc software• These aren't really a type of virus; the name merely describes their extraordinary ability to hide from anti-virus software.• Better yet, purchase and install a good anti-virus software program.• In between, he designed software for his phone systems, which allow callers to perform various functions through a voice menu.• Do you just want to run knitting design software?• The shipping deadline has slipped, but the Redwood Shores database software giant remains deeply committed to the project.• Some dealers who supply design software are able to supply computers, while others can advise you where to go for help.• The design software is a real delight.

From Longman Business Dictionary

softwaresoft·ware /ˈsɒftweəˈsɒːftwer/ noun [uncountableU]COMPUTING

the sets of programs that you put into a computer when you want it to do particular jobs

Loading the software (=putting it on the computer) should be quick and simple.

the giant software company, Microsoft

→ application software → database software → desktop publishing software → graphic software → investment software → knowledge-based software → multimedia software → packaged software → presentation software → reality software → speech recognition software → spreadsheet software → third-party software → word-processing software → see also firmware, freeware, groupware, nagware, shareware

词汇	software
释义	software Word family verbsoftensoft-pedalsoft-soapnounsoftenersofteningsoftiesoftlingsoftnesssoftysoftbacksoftballsoft copysoft currencysoft drinksoft focussoft furnishingssoftheadsoft landingsoft palatesoft sellsoftwaresoftwoodadjectivesoftishsoft-boiledsoft-heartedsoftly-softlysoft-spokensoft-topsoftadverbsoftly Related topics: Computers soft·ware /ˈsɒftweə $ ˈsɒːftwer/ ●●● S3 W1 noun [uncountableU] TDthe sets of programs that tell a computer how to do a particular job 〔计算机〕软件 → hardware She loaded the new software. 她给电脑装上新的软件。 design/anti-virus/database etc software word-processing software 文字处理软件 a software company 软件公司 n COLLOCATIONS verbs use software Several companies have already begun using the software. run software To run the software, you will need the latest version of Windows. load/install software Don't let your kids load pirated games software onto your machine. download software Users can download the software without charge. write/design/develop software He designs software for an Atlanta-based company. ADJECTIVES/NOUN + software computer software He is the owner of a computer software company. anti-virus software Make sure you have good anti-virus software installed. business software He has been training people in the use of business software since 1983. software + NOUN a software developer/engineer/designer her job as a software developer a software package (=a set of programs) Select a software package which suits your requirements. phrases a piece of software This excellent piece of software is compatible with both PCs and Macs. Examples from the Corpus software• a software developer• It is rapidly propagating electronics and software companies.• Before downloading any beta software, check the appropriate Usenet news group or online service forum for possible complaints about the software.• Drawing software takes a mathematical approach to lines and shapes, and deals with objects rather than individual pixels.• But there is wide variation among Internet providers in cost, features, software, reliability and customer service.• The company develops interactive software for schoolchildren.• The latest software can imitate the texture of flesh or the topography of a mountain range.• The nature of software is philosophically problematic.• word-processing software• India's software industry barely existed 15 years ago but is growing rapidly today.• A glitch in the customer-service software left customers unable to get through to help lines.• You need special software to view the information in the file.• The couple has used the software in 200 homes, she said. design/anti-virus/database etc software• These aren't really a type of virus; the name merely describes their extraordinary ability to hide from anti-virus software.• Better yet, purchase and install a good anti-virus software program.• In between, he designed software for his phone systems, which allow callers to perform various functions through a voice menu.• Do you just want to run knitting design software?• The shipping deadline has slipped, but the Redwood Shores database software giant remains deeply committed to the project.• Some dealers who supply design software are able to supply computers, while others can advise you where to go for help.• The design software is a real delight. From Longman Business Dictionary softwaresoft·ware /ˈsɒftweəˈsɒːftwer/ noun [uncountableU]COMPUTING the sets of programs that you put into a computer when you want it to do particular jobs Loading the software (=putting it on the computer) should be quick and simple. the giant software company, Microsoft → application software → database software → desktop publishing software → graphic software → investment software → knowledge-based software → multimedia software → packaged software → presentation software → reality software → speech recognition software → spreadsheet software → third-party software → word-processing software → see also firmware, freeware, groupware, nagware, shareware
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