network
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++net·work1 /ˈnetwɜːk $ -wɜːrk/ ●●● S3 W2 AWL noun [countable] 1 SYSTEMa system of lines, tubes, wires, roads etc that cross each other and are connected to each other 网络，网状系统 Hungary’s telephone network 匈牙利的电话网 a high-speed European rail network 欧洲的高速铁路网network of an elaborate network of canals 四通八达的运河网 the network of blood vessels in the body 人体内的血管网2 TCBAMTa group of radio or television stations, which broadcast many of the same programmes, but in different parts of the same country 广播网；电视网 the four biggest TV networks 四大电视网 You’re listening to the American Armed Forces Network. 您正在收听的是美军广播电台。3. TDTCa set of computers that are connected to each other so that they can share information 计算机网络4 GROUP OF PEOPLEa group of people, organizations etc that are connected or that work together 人际关系网，联络网network of It’s important to build up a network of professional contacts. 建立同行人脉关系是很重要的。 → the old-boy network at old boy(2)
Examples from the Corpus
network• A network of veins and arteries carries the blood around the body.• The series is sponsored by Ford and will be shown over the ABC network.• The good news is that anyone who possesses information and learning skills is likely to find a job, old-boy networks not withstanding.• These branches cover a good cross section of the branch network in terms of location, size and type of business.• the freeway network• The core of this international network consists of computers permanently joined through high speed connections.• The shared conference board allows disparate users to simultaneously view and annotate documents and drawings over TCP/IP networks.• Most workplaces have a local network as well as access to the Internet.• One way to achieve this is by means of a logic network as shown in Figure 7.9.• Cable News Network shows 24 hours of news.• A 24-hour strike brought the railway network to a standstill.• US companies have invested heavily in their telecommunications networks.• That sport television networks use to deliberately bore football, baseball, basketball and hockey fans.• They were essentially square boxes with minimal features that let you catch the news and the network sitcoms.• The rankings list the programs and the network they are shown on.• Each user on the network will have his or her own private line to allow data to flow more smoothly.• the network evening news• the four biggest TV networkstelephone network• The maker of switching products used in telephone networks said its fourth-quarter earnings will fall below estimates.• The construction company Bouygues won in late 1994 the license to operate a third mobile telephone network in the country.• Although the industry is rapidly introducing advanced digital communication technologies, the telephone network continues to be dependent on analog transmission.• This model is unlike the telephone networks, where payment settlement is a critical part.• Upgrading the telephone networks to do the same might cost even more.• The telephone network around Washington and Baltimore collapses.• But most major countries have now digitised at least parts of their telephone networks, and international services are increasingly compatible.network2 AWL verb 1. TCTD[intransitive, transitive] to connect several computers together so that they can share information (使)〔计算机〕联网2. [intransitive] to meet and talk with people who have similar jobs to yours, especially because they may be useful for your work 建立人际关系网3. TCBAMT[intransitive, transitive] to broadcast a radio or television programme on several different channels at the same time 通过〔电台或电视〕网络播出→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
network• Today its monthly meetings draw 1,000 artists, designers and programmers to a frenzy of networking and business-card swapping.• The conference provided some excellent opportunities for networking and she made some useful business contacts.• When Sheila went into her own business, within weeks of opening her office the networking started.From Longman Business Dictionarynetworknet‧work1 /ˈnetwɜːk-wɜːrk/ noun [countable]1a group of people or organizations that are connected or that work togethernetwork ofIt’s important to build up a network of professional contacts.The gadget is available from the manufacturer and its network of stockists.2COMPUTING a set of computers which are connected to each other and operate as part of the same system, able to exchange information and messagesnetwork softwareThe vendor automatically orders new deliveries from the retailer through its computer network.3a group of radio or television stations that broadcast many of the same programmes, but at different times in different placesthe Fox Television Network4road/rail/telecommunications network the system of roads, railways, or communication systems such as telephones used in a countrya cellular phone networkBritain’s network of motorwaysnetworknetwork2 verb1[intransitive] to make use of meetings with people involved in the same kind of work, in order to share information, help each other etcHe spent a couple of evenings a month networking at business functions.2[transitive]COMPUTING to connect several computers together so that they operate as part of the same system, able to exchange information and messagesThis software will allow us to network our computers.→ See Verb tablenet·work1 nounnetwork2 verbChineseSyllable
Corpus lines, wires, tubes, roads of a Business system
network
net‧work1 S3 W2 AC /ˈnetwɜːk $ -wɜːrk/ 
noun [countable]
1. a system of lines, tubes, wires, roads etc that cross each other and are connected to each other:
Hungary’s telephone network
a high-speed European rail network
network of
an elaborate network of canals
the network of blood vessels in the body
2. a group of radio or television stations, which broadcast many of the same programmes, but in different parts of the same country:
the four biggest TV networks
You’re listening to the American Armed Forces Network.
3. a set of computers that are connected to each other so that they can share information
4. a group of people, organizations etc that are connected or that work together
network of
It’s important to build up a network of professional contacts. ⇨ the old-boy network at old boy(2)
network2 AC verb
1. [intransitive and transitive] to connect several computers together so that they can share information
2. [intransitive] to meet and talk with people who have similar jobs to yours, especially because they may be useful for your work
3. [intransitive and transitive] to broadcast a radio or television programme on several different channels at the same time
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noun [countable]1. a system of lines, tubes, wires, roads etc that cross each other and are connected to each other:
network of
2. a group of radio or television stations, which broadcast many of the same programmes, but in different parts of the same country:
3. a set of computers that are connected to each other so that they can share information
4. a group of people, organizations etc that are connected or that work together
network of
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verb1. [intransitive and transitive] to connect several computers together so that they can share information
2. [intransitive] to meet and talk with people who have similar jobs to yours, especially because they may be useful for your work
3. [intransitive and transitive] to broadcast a radio or television programme on several different channels at the same time
