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hook-up

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Computers
ˈhook-up noun [countable]  JOIN something TOGETHERa temporary connection between two pieces of equipment such as computers, or between a piece of equipment and an electricity or water supply 临时连接
Examples from the Corpus
hook-upOffshore commissioning and hook-up is progressing and production and injection wells are being drilled on the Shell-operated project.As well as campsites, there are hook-ups for RVs.The mechanical card system does not require wiring, batteries or computer hook-ups.Water and electric hook-ups are $ 12 a night.Touring pitches with hard standing, electric hook-ups and hot showers.The contract is for the engineering, procurement, construction and offshore installation, hook-up and commissioning of the satellite platform.Lissa's money gave out, and she told me over an international phone hook-up that she wasn't interested any more.As it was, we could barely hear the weather guy over the lousy phone hook-up.a satellite hook-up
ˈhook-up nounChineseSyllable
equipment connection of two pieces temporary between Corpus a


hook-up
ˈhook-up noun [countable]
a temporary connection between two pieces of equipment such as computers, or between a piece of equipment and an electricity or water supply


hook-upBrE /ˈhʊk ʌp/ 🔊NAmE /ˈhʊk ʌp/ 🔊 nouna connection between two pieces of equipment, especially electronic equipment used in broadcasting, or computers (广播等的)联播;(计算机之间的)联机a satellite hook-up between the major European networks欧洲各主要电视网通过卫星的联播