B2 noun ニュートラル

software

/ˈsɒft.weər/

The programs, applications, and operating information used by a computer or electronic device. Unlike hardware, software is non-physical and consists of instructions that tell the computer how to perform specific tasks.

例文

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1

I need to install some new photo editing software on my laptop tonight.

I need to install some new photo editing software on my laptop tonight.

2

The institution requires all software to be vetted for security vulnerabilities before deployment.

The institution requires all software to be vetted for security vulnerabilities before deployment.

3

What's the best software you've found for making quick memes?

What's the best software you've found for making quick memes?

語族

名詞
software
形容詞
softwarized
関連
software engineer
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the difference between a piano (hardware) and the sheet music (software). You can touch the piano, but the music is the information that makes it work.

クイックテスト

The IT department recommends that we update our security _____ immediately to prevent data leaks.

正解!

正解は: software

例文

1

I need to install some new photo editing software on my laptop tonight.

everyday

I need to install some new photo editing software on my laptop tonight.

2

The institution requires all software to be vetted for security vulnerabilities before deployment.

formal

The institution requires all software to be vetted for security vulnerabilities before deployment.

3

What's the best software you've found for making quick memes?

informal

What's the best software you've found for making quick memes?

4

Specialized statistical software was employed to analyze the raw data from the longitudinal study.

academic

Specialized statistical software was employed to analyze the raw data from the longitudinal study.

5

The company is investing in enterprise software to streamline its human resources processes.

business

The company is investing in enterprise software to streamline its human resources processes.

語族

名詞
software
形容詞
softwarized
関連
software engineer

よく使う組み合わせ

install software to set up a program on a computer
software developer a person who creates computer programs
pirated software illegally copied or distributed programs
software update a newer version of an existing program
open-source software software with source code that anyone can inspect or modify

よく使うフレーズ

anti-virus software

programs designed to prevent and remove malware

beta software

a version of a program that is still being tested

educational software

programs designed specifically for learning purposes

よく混同される語

software vs hardware

Hardware refers to the physical components like the monitor and keyboard, while software refers to the internal programs.

software vs firmware

Firmware is a specific type of software etched into a hardware device to control its basic operations.

📝

使い方のコツ

Software is an uncountable noun. It is never used in the plural form (softwares) and is rarely preceded by 'a'.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often try to count software. Instead of saying 'a software' or 'many softwares', say 'a piece of software' or 'various software programs'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the difference between a piano (hardware) and the sheet music (software). You can touch the piano, but the music is the information that makes it work.

📖

語源

Coined in the late 1950s as a contrast to 'hardware', using the 'soft' prefix to denote its malleable and non-physical nature.

文法パターン

uncountable noun often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., software engineering) can be used with 'piece of' to express a single unit
🌍

文化的な背景

The 'software-as-a-service' (SaaS) model has fundamentally changed how global businesses operate and subscribe to technology.

クイックテスト

The IT department recommends that we update our security _____ immediately to prevent data leaks.

正解!

正解は: software

関連単語

bishop

B2

To admit a person into the Christian church through the rite of confirmation performed by a bishop. It can also refer to the formal act of ordaining or appointing someone to the office of bishop.

bit

B2

In this specific context, it describes something that is minor, secondary, or small in scale, often referring to roles or components within a larger system. It is frequently used attributively to indicate that a part or person has limited importance or duration.

bitterly

B2

An adverb used to describe actions or feelings done with intense resentment, deep disappointment, or extreme harshness. It is also frequently used to emphasize that weather conditions are painfully cold.

bivalve

B2

A bivalve is an aquatic mollusk with a body enclosed within a hinged shell that consists of two distinct parts. This group includes well-known creatures like clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops, which are often harvested for food or studied for their environmental impact.

bizarrely

B2

In a very strange or unusual manner that is often difficult to explain or expect. It is used to describe actions, appearances, or situations that deviate significantly from what is considered normal.

blackberry

B2

To go out and gather wild blackberries from bushes, typically during late summer or early autumn. It describes the specific recreational or foraging activity of picking these berries in nature.

blackcurrant

B2

Describing something that has the flavor, scent, or dark purple color of the blackcurrant berry. It is frequently used to characterize food products, beverages, and scents derived from the Ribes nigrum plant.

blackhead

B2

A small, dark-colored bump on the skin caused by a clogged hair follicle where oil and skin cells have oxidized upon contact with air. They are a mild type of acne that commonly appears on the face, particularly on the nose and chin.

blackmail

B2

To demand money, favors, or specific actions from someone by threatening to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about them. It involves using a person's secrets or weaknesses as a way to coerce them into compliance.

blackness

B2

The state, quality, or condition of being black or completely dark. In academic and sociological contexts, it often refers to the historical, cultural, and social identity associated with people of African descent.

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