high-tech
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++high-tech /ˌhaɪ ˈtek◂/ ●○○ adjective [usually before noun] 1 ADVANCEDusing high technology 高科技的 high-tech industries 高科技产业 a £1 million high-tech security system 价值100万英镑的高科技保安系统 high-tech weapons 高科技武器 → low-tech► see thesaurus at advanced, modern2. DHFAVDhigh-tech furniture, designs etc are made in a very modern style 〔家具、设计等〕现代风格的，摩登的 —high tech noun [uncountable]
Examples from the Corpus
high-tech• Indeed, even amid the rout, some bellwether high-tech companies continue to report strong results.• The Royal Navy's base in Portsmouth, and a cluster of high-tech defence firms, had helped keep south Hampshire prosperous.• In ultra-sophisticated black, the Moffat Discovery becomes the high-tech feature in the very latest kitchen designs.• The questionable nature of the high-tech goal has been challenged in another significant way in recent years.• On the plus side of the ledger, several economists said Texas' growing high-tech industries would keep on growing.• Jefferson had obviously set out to design the ultimate high-tech putter and had, to a great extent, succeeded.• But post-modern war has no need of politics, or states, or disciplined armies, or high-tech weapons.From Longman Business Dictionaryhigh-techˌhigh-ˈtech (also hi-tech) adjective high-tech equipment, activities etc involve or use advanced technologyHigh-tech companies must keep their specialized personnel in order to explore emerging technologies.Like most high-tech products when they first hit the market, Sony’s latest offering won’t be cheap.high-tech industries → opposite low-techhigh-tech adjectiveChinese
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high-tech
high-tech /ˌhaɪ ˈtek◂/
adjective [usually before noun]
1. using high technology:
high-tech industries
a £1 million high-tech security system
high-tech weapons ⇨ low-tech
2. high-tech furniture, designs etc are made in a very modern style
—high tech noun [uncountable]
▪ advanced using very modern technology and ideas: technologically advanced nations | Their equipment isn’t as advanced as ours.
▪sophisticated very advanced, and working in a better but often more complicated way than other things: highly sophisticated weapons | As machines become more sophisticated, they become more likely to break down.
▪high-tech /ˌhaɪ ˈtek◂/ using very advanced technology, especially electronic equipment and computers: high-tech industries in Silicon Valley | High-tech listening equipment was used to find survivors in the rubble.
▪state-of-the-art using the newest and most advanced features, ideas, and materials that are available: The football club has invested £40 million in state-of-the-art training facilities. | The sound system is state-of-the-art.
▪cutting-edge cutting-edge technology or research is the most advanced that there is at this time: The system uses cutting-edge technology to identify and eliminate viruses. | cutting-edge medical research
high-tech /ˌhaɪ ˈtek◂/
adjective [usually before noun]1. using high technology:
2. high-tech furniture, designs etc are made in a very modern style
—high tech noun [uncountable]
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