interface

名词 interface:

1. (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)
2. (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system
   同义词：user interface
3. the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other
4. (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
   同义词：port

1. In word processing, an interface device which connects to a typewriter converting it into a low level word processor.
   字(词)处理技术中采用的一种接口装置，当把它接到一台打字机上时，可以将它转变成一台低级文字处理器。
2. The interface between two different semiconductor regions in a semiconductor device.
   接口半导体装置里两个不同的半导体区之间的接合部
3. Can you give me an explanation of the man-machine interface?
   你能给我解释一下人机接口吗？
4. The firewall machine will require two ethernet card, one interface to the outside world and one to the master pop network.
   防火墙计算机要求2张以太网卡，一个对外部世界的接口和一个对主POP网络的接口。

in.ter.face

n.（名词）
A surface forming a common boundary between adjacent regions, bodies, substances, or phases.
界面：在相关区域，实体，物质或阶段之间所形成共同界限的面
A point at which independent systems or diverse groups interact:
接合点，接合部位：独立的系统间或不同的群体间相互作用的点：
例句：
.the interface between crime and politics where much of our reality is to be found.(Jack Kroll)
.我们的很多在罪恶与政治之间的接合事实将会被发现.(杰克·克罗尔)

Computer Science The point of interaction or communication between a computer and any other entity, such as a printer or human operator.
【计算机科学】 接口，界面：计算机和其他实体之间，如打印机或操作者，相互作用或交流的点
v.（动词）
in.ter.faced,in.ter.fac.ing,in.ter.fac.es[n.t…r-f3s.]
v.tr.（及物动词）
To join by means of an interface.
使连接，使接合：通过界面连接
To serve as an interface for.
作为界面
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To serve as an interface or become interfaced.
作为界面，成为界面
To interact or coordinate smoothly:
互相配合，互相合作：顺利地相互作用与合作：
例句：
.Theatergoers were lured out of their seats and interfaced with the scenery.(New York Times)
.戏迷们被吸引出座位而与舞台布景交相呼应.(纽约时报)

【引伸】
in.terfa.cial
adj.（形容词）