B2 verb 중립

hardware

/ˈhɑːrd.wer/

Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system or the physical tools and equipment used in construction and repair. It is an uncountable noun describing things you can touch, as opposed to the digital instructions that run on them.

예시

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1

I need to visit the hardware store to get some screws and a new hammer for the shelf.

I need to visit the hardware store to get some screws and a new hammer for the shelf.

2

The technical specifications indicate that the current hardware is insufficient to run the latest operating system.

The technical specifications indicate that the current hardware is insufficient to run the latest operating system.

3

Is your hardware powerful enough to handle high-resolution video editing?

Is your hardware powerful enough to handle high-resolution video editing?

어휘 가족

명사
hardware
형용사
hardwired
관련
hardware store
💡

암기 팁

Remember: Hardware is 'hard'—you can hit it with a hammer or drop it on your toe. Software is 'soft'—it's invisible data inside the machine.

빠른 퀴즈

The new video game won't work on my computer because my ________ is too old to support the graphics.

정답!

정답은: hardware

예시

1

I need to visit the hardware store to get some screws and a new hammer for the shelf.

everyday

I need to visit the hardware store to get some screws and a new hammer for the shelf.

2

The technical specifications indicate that the current hardware is insufficient to run the latest operating system.

formal

The technical specifications indicate that the current hardware is insufficient to run the latest operating system.

3

Is your hardware powerful enough to handle high-resolution video editing?

informal

Is your hardware powerful enough to handle high-resolution video editing?

4

The research focuses on optimizing the interface between specialized hardware and neural network architectures.

academic

The research focuses on optimizing the interface between specialized hardware and neural network architectures.

5

The company has allocated a significant budget for a complete hardware refresh across all departments this fiscal year.

business

The company has allocated a significant budget for a complete hardware refresh across all departments this fiscal year.

어휘 가족

명사
hardware
형용사
hardwired
관련
hardware store

자주 쓰는 조합

computer hardware computer hardware
hardware store hardware store
military hardware military hardware
hardware upgrade hardware upgrade
hardware compatibility hardware compatibility

자주 쓰는 구문

hardware requirements

hardware requirements

a piece of hardware

a piece of hardware

legacy hardware

legacy hardware

자주 혼동되는 단어

hardware vs software

Hardware is the physical machine you can touch, while software is the set of digital programs that tell the hardware what to do.

hardware vs hardwire

Hardware is a noun for equipment; hardwire is a verb meaning to implement a function permanently into the circuitry or brain.

📝

사용 참고사항

Hardware is an uncountable (mass) noun. This means you do not use it in the plural form (hardwares) and you use a singular verb with it.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often try to say 'many hardwares' or 'an expensive hardware.' Instead, use 'many pieces of hardware' or 'an expensive piece of hardware.'

💡

암기 팁

Remember: Hardware is 'hard'—you can hit it with a hammer or drop it on your toe. Software is 'soft'—it's invisible data inside the machine.

📖

어원

Derived from Middle English 'hard' (firm) and 'ware' (goods/articles), originally referring to small metal goods like nails and pots.

문법 패턴

Uncountable noun (no plural form) Used with singular verbs (e.g., 'The hardware is old') Measured using 'piece of' or 'set of'
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many English-speaking countries, the local hardware store is a cultural staple for DIY enthusiasts and community gatherings.

빠른 퀴즈

The new video game won't work on my computer because my ________ is too old to support the graphics.

정답!

정답은: hardware

관련 단어

circummintude

C1

Describing a quality or approach that is all-encompassing yet expressed indirectly or through its peripheral elements. It suggests a comprehensive state of being that surrounds a central point without addressing it explicitly.

synmultery

C1

To synchronize and manage multiple diverse streams of information or tasks into a single coherent operation. It is often used in high-level technical or organizational environments to describe the seamless integration and simultaneous execution of parallel processes.

hypertendism

C1

To subject a system, social structure, or individual to chronic and excessive stress or tension until it reaches a state of instability. It involves the active process of pushing limits to the point of structural or psychological fatigue.

prelaudhood

C1

Describing the period, state, or quality of existence before an individual or entity has received public acclaim or significant praise. It specifically refers to the formative and often obscure years prior to achieving widespread recognition.

bisonence

C1

Describing a sound, resonance, or vibration that possesses two distinct tonal qualities or frequencies occurring simultaneously. It is most frequently used in specialized acoustic analysis and advanced music theory to describe complex auditory phenomena.

homoprimious

C1

Describing something that shares the same primary origin or occupies the same initial position within a sequence across different systems or groups. It is typically used in specialized academic contexts to denote foundational elements that are uniform in their starting state.

intramodant

C1

Relating to or occurring strictly within a single mode, channel, or system of operation without crossing over into others. It is often used in technical or academic contexts to describe data processing or sensory input that is contained within one specific modality.

anpacancy

C1

A state of chronic or unresolved vacancy in a physical or digital space, typically resulting from systemic failure, legal deadlocks, or economic stagnation. Unlike a standard vacancy, it implies a prolonged period during which a functional space remains unoccupied despite its potential utility.

bijudary

C1

Bijudary refers to a collective assortment of jewelry, trinkets, or small personal ornaments, often characterized by intricate or delicate craftsmanship. It can also describe the trade of a jeweler or the specific location where such finery is sold.

comcitful

C1

To actively foster or manifest communal spirit and civic responsibility through collaborative action. It describes the process of integrating oneself into a community by fulfilling social duties and promoting harmony.

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