hardware

名词 hardware:

1. major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
2. instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal
   同义词：ironware
3. (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
   同义词：computer hardware

1. A computer system is composed of software and hardware in the light of its working mode.
   从计算机的工作过程看，计算机系统是由软件和硬件组成的。
2. After Apollo, NASA's leaders turned their backs on the stars and planets. They delayed or canceled astronomy and space missions, gambling the agency's future on hardware like the space shuttle and space station.
   阿波罗［探测外太空火箭］过后，美国宇航局的领导放弃了对星球的探测。他们搁置或取消了天文及太空任务，而将该局的前途赌在航天飞机及太空站一类的硬件上。
3. We deal in hardware but not software.
   我们只经营硬件而不经营软件。
4. I know nothing about computer hardware.
   我对计算机硬件一窍不通。

hard.ware

n.Abbr. hdwe.（名词）缩写 hdwe.
Metal goods and utensils such as locks, tools, and cutlery.
五金器具：如锁、工具及刀具等金属制品或器皿

Computer Science A computer and the associated physical equipment directly involved in the performance of data-processing or communications functions.
【计算机科学】 硬件：计算机及其它直接参与数据处理或信息交流的物理设备
Machines and other physical equipment directly involved in performing an industrial, technological, or military function.
硬件：机器或其它直接参与实现某种工业的、技术的或军用的功能的物理设备
Informal Weapons, especially military weapons.
【非正式用语】 武器装备，特别是军用武器
n.attributive.（定语名词）
Often used to modify another noun:
常用来修饰另一名词：
例句：
hardware manufacturers; hardware add-ons.
五金器皿制造商；五金商品分期付款