B2 noun 中性

byte

/baɪt/

A unit of digital information in computing that typically consists of eight bits. It is the fundamental unit used to measure data storage and represent characters such as letters or numbers.

例句

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1

The text file is only a few hundred bytes in size.

The text file is only a few hundred bytes in size.

2

Each character is encoded as a single byte within the legacy system architecture.

Each character is encoded as a single byte within the legacy system architecture.

3

I've used up every last byte of storage on my old laptop.

I've used up every last byte of storage on my old laptop.

词族

名词
byte
形容词
multi-byte
相关
bit
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记忆技巧

Think of a 'byte' as a 'bite-sized' chunk of data that is bigger than a tiny 'bit'.

快速测验

One ____ is composed of exactly eight bits.

正确!

正确答案是: byte

例句

1

The text file is only a few hundred bytes in size.

everyday

The text file is only a few hundred bytes in size.

2

Each character is encoded as a single byte within the legacy system architecture.

formal

Each character is encoded as a single byte within the legacy system architecture.

3

I've used up every last byte of storage on my old laptop.

informal

I've used up every last byte of storage on my old laptop.

4

In most computer architectures, the byte is the smallest addressable unit of memory.

academic

In most computer architectures, the byte is the smallest addressable unit of memory.

5

The cloud service charges customers based on the total bytes of data transferred monthly.

business

The cloud service charges customers based on the total bytes of data transferred monthly.

词族

名词
byte
形容词
multi-byte
相关
bit

常见搭配

gigabyte gigabyte
byte size byte size
data byte data byte
eight-bit byte eight-bit byte
kilobyte kilobyte

常用短语

megabytes per second

megabytes per second

zero bytes

zero bytes

low-order byte

low-order byte

容易混淆的词

byte vs bit

A bit is a single binary digit (0 or 1), while a byte is a group of eight bits.

byte vs bite

Bite refers to using teeth to cut into something; byte is a technical unit of data.

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使用说明

The word is almost exclusively used in technical or computing contexts. When discussing internet speeds, bits (Mbps) are often used, whereas file sizes are usually measured in bytes (MB).

⚠️

常见错误

Learners often confuse the abbreviations 'B' (byte) and 'b' (bit). Always remember that 1 byte equals 8 bits.

💡

记忆技巧

Think of a 'byte' as a 'bite-sized' chunk of data that is bigger than a tiny 'bit'.

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词源

Coined by Werner Buchholz in 1956; the spelling was changed from 'bite' to 'byte' to avoid accidental confusion with 'bit'.

语法模式

Countable noun Usually preceded by a number or prefix (kilo, mega, giga) Plural form: bytes
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文化背景

The concept of the byte is central to the digital age and is a term recognized globally across different languages due to the influence of English in technology.

快速测验

One ____ is composed of exactly eight bits.

正确!

正确答案是: byte

相关词

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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