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personal computer

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Computers
ˌpersonal comˈputer noun [countable]  TDa PC 个人计算机
Examples from the Corpus
personal computerBut the average laptop is, in effect, a personal computer lite.The next time you see a personal computer, take a long, hard look.It supports multi-user terminals as well as personal computer client and Unix server configurations.
From Longman Business Dictionarypersonal computerˌpersonal comˈputer abbreviation PCCOMPUTING a small computer used by one person in their business or homea wordprocessing program for a personal computer computer
ˌpersonal comˈputer nounChineseSyllable
PC a Corpus Business


personal computer
ˌpersonal comˈputer noun [countable]
a PC


personal computerBrE /ˌpɜːsənl kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /ˌpɜːrsənl kəmˈpjuːtər/ 🔊 noun (abbreviation PC) a computer that is designed for one person to use at work or at home 个人电脑;个人计算机   compare mainframe, microcomputer