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interface

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Computers
in·ter·face1 /ˈɪntəfeɪs $ -ər-/ ●○○ noun [countable]  1. TDthe way in which you see the information from a computer program on a screen, or how you type information into the program 界面〔指计算机屏幕布局〕 GUI2. technical the part of a computer system that connects two different machines 接口3 CONNECTED WITHthe way in which two subjects, events etc affect each other 相互作用,相互影响interface between The book deals with the interface between accountancy and law. 本书论及会计工作和法律的关系。4. technicalTOUCH the surface where two things touch each other 〔两个物体接触的〕界面
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interfaceBecause interfaces juxtapose value systems, assumptions, needs, and languages, they create unmet needs.A set of application binary interfaces are currently being developed by NeXT to provide application interoperability between Intel Corp and PA-RISC platforms.Its purpose is to combine the interactivity of a user-friendly interface with multiple forms of content.For other developers there's an application programming interface that gives access to the lock manager.The Interactions have been considerably improved and unnecessary co-ordination removed from the interface.the interface between labor and managementNot exactly the best in user interfaces!Defragmentation is not a daily job anyway, so sophistication of user interface is of minor significance.Unfortunately, it doesn't make the greatest use of the Windows interface.
Related topics: Computers
interface2 verb  1. [intransitive, transitive + with] technicalTD if you interface two parts of a computer system, or if they interface, you connect them (使)联系,(使)接合2. [intransitive + with] if two people or groups interface with each other, they communicate with each other and work together 相互联系;相互交流
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interfaceHotels whose computer systems can interface automatically with Bravo pay lower rates.I picked it up from this boring salesman that I interface with at work.Specialist image analysis equipment for light and electron microscope images also require interfacing with powerful computers.The expert system can do all the mundane operations and still interface with the user in a most friendly manner.The Boss-9000 can interface with Unix workstations or real-time data acquisition systems via a VMEbus interface.
From Longman Business Dictionaryinterfacein‧ter‧face1 /ˈɪntəfeɪs-ər-/ noun [countable]1the point at which two subjects, events etc are connected with each other or have an effect on one anotherinterface betweenThe next chapter discusses the interface between accountancy and the law.2COMPUTING the way that a particular computer program shows information on the screen to the userthe Windows user interface graphical user interface3COMPUTING the part of a computer system that connects two different machines or systemsthe interface between the computer and the printerinterfaceinterface2 verb1[intransitive] if two people or companies interface, they work together on a particular problem, each one using their own specialist knowledgeinterface withWe’re attempting to build a permanent American staff here that can interface with the Japanese.2[intransitive, transitive]COMPUTING to connect a piece of computer equipment or a computer system with another piece of equipment or another systeminterface (something) with somethinga device which can be interfaced with a computer→ See Verb table
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interface1 /ˈɪntəfeɪs $ -ər-/ noun [countable]
1. the way in which you see the information from a computer program on a screen, or how you type information into the program ⇨ GUI
2. technical the part of a computer system that connects two different machines
3. the way in which two subjects, events etc affect each other
    interface between
    The book deals with the interface between accountancy and law.
4. technical the surface where two things touch each other

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interface2 verb
1. [intransitive, transitive + with] technical if you interface two parts of a computer system, or if they interface, you connect them
2. [intransitive + with] if two people or groups interface with each other, they communicate with each other and work together


inter·faceBrE /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ 🔊NAmE /ˈɪntərfeɪs/ 🔊 noun(computing 计算机) the way a computer program presents information to a user or receives information from a user, in particular the layout of the screen and the menus (人机)界面(尤指屏幕布局和选单)the user interface用户界面

code, data, functionality, input, interface, keyword, operating system, program, retrieve, software

(computing 计算机) an electrical circuit, connection or program that joins one device or system to another 接口;接口程序;连接电路the interface between computer and printer计算机和打印机之间的接口~ (between A and B) the point where two subjects, systems, etc. meet and affect each other (两学科、体系等的)接合点,边缘区域the interface between manufacturing and sales制造和销售之间的衔接
inter·faceBrE /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ 🔊NAmE /ˈɪntərfeɪs/ 🔊 verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they interface BrE /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈɪntərfeɪs/ 🔊present simple - he / she / it interfaces BrE /ˈɪntəfeɪsɪz/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈɪntərfeɪsɪz/ 🔊past simple interfaced BrE /ˈɪntəfeɪst/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈɪntərfeɪst/ 🔊past participle interfaced BrE /ˈɪntəfeɪst/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈɪntərfeɪst/ 🔊 -ing form interfacing BrE /ˈɪntəfeɪsɪŋ/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈɪntərfeɪsɪŋ/ 🔊 [intransitive, transitive] ~ (sth) (with sth) | ~ A and B (computing 计算机) to be connected with sth using an interface; to connect sth in this way (使通过界面或接口)接合,连接The new system interfaces with existing telephone equipment. 新系统与现有的电话设备相连接。🔊🔊