B2 verb 非正式

GPS

/ˌdʒiː.piːˈes/

To use a Global Positioning System device or smartphone application to determine a route or locate a specific destination. It describes the action of navigating or tracking someone or something using satellite-based technology.

例句

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1

I will GPS the restaurant's address so we can find the quickest route there.

I will GPS the restaurant's address so we can find the quickest route there.

2

The logistics department will GPS the fleet to ensure all deliveries are on schedule.

The logistics department will GPS the fleet to ensure all deliveries are on schedule.

3

Just GPS it; it's much easier than trying to read a paper map while driving.

Just GPS it; it's much easier than trying to read a paper map while driving.

词族

名词
GPS
Verb
GPS
形容词
GPS-enabled
相关
geolocation
💡

记忆技巧

Think of GPS as 'Go-Position-Search' – you use it when you need to Go somewhere, find your Position, and Search for a route.

快速测验

If you don't know the way to the office, you should just ___ the address on your phone.

正确!

正确答案是: a

例句

1

I will GPS the restaurant's address so we can find the quickest route there.

everyday

I will GPS the restaurant's address so we can find the quickest route there.

2

The logistics department will GPS the fleet to ensure all deliveries are on schedule.

formal

The logistics department will GPS the fleet to ensure all deliveries are on schedule.

3

Just GPS it; it's much easier than trying to read a paper map while driving.

informal

Just GPS it; it's much easier than trying to read a paper map while driving.

4

Ecologists GPS the movements of tagged wolves to study their territorial boundaries.

academic

Ecologists GPS the movements of tagged wolves to study their territorial boundaries.

5

The company decided to GPS all corporate vehicles to improve fuel efficiency and driver safety.

business

The company decided to GPS all corporate vehicles to improve fuel efficiency and driver safety.

词族

名词
GPS
Verb
GPS
形容词
GPS-enabled
相关
geolocation

常见搭配

GPS the location GPS the location
GPS the route GPS the route
GPS the coordinates GPS the coordinates
GPS your way GPS your way
GPS the address GPS the address

常用短语

GPSed it

used GPS to find it

lost the GPS signal

lost the GPS signal

GPS-ready

equipped with GPS

容易混淆的词

GPS vs Google

To Google is to search for information; to GPS is specifically to find geographical directions.

GPS vs Map

A map is a static representation, while to GPS implies using live satellite data to find a path.

📝

使用说明

While 'GPS' is primarily a noun, it is frequently used as a verb in spoken English to mean 'finding a way using a digital device.' In very formal writing, use 'navigate using GPS' instead.

⚠️

常见错误

Learners often struggle with the past tense form; 'GPSed' or 'GPS'd' are both used, though 'GPSed' is more common in modern digital writing.

💡

记忆技巧

Think of GPS as 'Go-Position-Search' – you use it when you need to Go somewhere, find your Position, and Search for a route.

📖

词源

Derived from the acronym for Global Positioning System, which was originally developed by the U.S. Department of Defense.

语法模式

transitive verb (requires an object) often used in the continuous form (GPSing) past tense: GPSed
🌍

文化背景

The transition of 'GPS' from a noun to a verb reflects the heavy reliance on smartphone technology for navigation in modern daily life.

快速测验

If you don't know the way to the office, you should just ___ the address on your phone.

正确!

正确答案是: a

相关词

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

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.

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