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互联网 — meaning in English

Hù lián wǎng

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English meaning

  • grid noun A pattern of evenly spaced lines crossing to form squares, such as on graph paper or a map.
  • internet noun The worldwide network of connected computers that people use to browse websites, send messages, and share information.
  • mesh noun Material made of crossed strands with regular small gaps between them, like a net or screen.
  • network noun A group of interconnected people, systems, or things, such as a social or professional circle.
  • string noun A thin cord or length of twisted thread, or a similar thin, flexible strand.
  • trammel noun Whatever impedes activity, progress, or freedom, such as a net or shackle.
  • web noun A network of fine threads spun by a spider to catch prey.

Senses

互联网 is used for these senses in English:

  • Internet The global, decentralized network of computers which communicate with one another using the Internet protocol suite, which now forms a vital part of global communication, content sharing, and information exchange systems.
  • grid (computing) A system or structure of distributed computers working mostly on a peer-to-peer basis, used mainly to solve single and complex scientific or technical problems or to process data at high speeds (as in clusters).
  • mesh A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them.
  • network (literal) A fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals; the act or process of making such an object.
  • string (countable) A cohesive substance taking the form of a string.
  • trammel Whatever impedes activity, progress, or freedom, such as a net or shackle.
  • web (by extension) Any interconnected set of persons, places, or things, which, when diagrammed, resembles a spider's web.

grid — full definition

  1. noun A pattern of evenly spaced lines crossing to form squares, such as on graph paper or a map.
  2. noun The network of power lines, substations, and generators that delivers electricity across a region.
  3. noun The marked-off starting positions for competitors at the beginning of a race.

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