电信专业英英词典E-2

　　Email - This is electronic-mail, that is text messages that are sent over the internet.

　　Emoticons - This is a contraction² meaning emotional icon¹ that is made with common characters, such as :-) being made from :, -, and ).

　　Emulate³ - This is when a copy of a system is made (i.e., a duplication).

　　Encoder - A device that is utilized⁴ to alter a signal electronically so that it can only be viewed with a receiver equipped with a decoder.

　　Encryption - This is when data is put into a coded form for protection, and only those with the proper access information (i.e., the encryption code) can see the data.

　　EOC - see Edge of Coverage⁵.

　　EOF - This is the acronym⁶ for End Of File.

　　Equatorial Orbit - An orbit that is parallel to the earth's equator.

　　Error - This is any sort of general incorrect or unwanted procedure or piece of data.

　　Error Control - This is the same quality control, and it involves checking the reliability⁷ of received data.

　　Escape Sequence - This is a sequence of characters that is meant to be read as an escape command.

　　Exit - To terminate or log-off from a program.

　　Export - To move data from one program out to another (and convert it if necessary). This is the opposite of import.

　　Extension - (1) This is an additional telephone that is connected to one line, or (2) The second part of a filename, signifying the type of file it is (i.e., with which program you should view the data).

　　External Modem⁸ - This is a modem that is located outside of the computer and connected to it with wires.

1 icon   

n.偶像，崇拜的对象，画像

参考例句：

• They found an icon in the monastery.他们在修道院中发现了一个圣像。
• Click on this icon to align or justify text.点击这个图标使文本排齐。

2 contraction   

n.缩略词，缩写式，害病

参考例句：

• The contraction of this muscle raises the lower arm.肌肉的收缩使前臂抬起。
• The forces of expansion are balanced by forces of contraction.扩张力和收缩力相互平衡。

3 emulate   

v.努力赶上或超越，与…竞争；效仿

参考例句：

• You must work hard to emulate your sister.你必须努力工作，赶上你姐姐。
• You must look at the film and try to emulate his behavior.你们必须观看这部电影，并尽力模仿他的动作。

4 utilized   

v.利用，使用( utilize的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• In the19th century waterpower was widely utilized to generate electricity. 在19世纪人们大规模使用水力来发电。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The empty building can be utilized for city storage. 可以利用那栋空建筑物作城市的仓库。 来自《简明英汉词典》

5 coverage   

n.报导，保险范围，保险额，范围，覆盖

参考例句：

• There's little coverage of foreign news in the newspaper.报纸上几乎没有国外新闻报道。
• This is an insurance policy with extensive coverage.这是一项承保范围广泛的保险。

6 acronym   

n.首字母简略词，简称

参考例句：

• That's a mouthful of an acronym for a very simple technology.对于一项非常简单的技术来说，这是一个很绕口的缩写词。
• TSDF is an acronym for Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities.TSDF是处理，储存和处置设施的一个缩写。

7 reliability   

n.可靠性，确实性

参考例句：

• We mustn't presume too much upon the reliability of such sources.我们不应过分指望这类消息来源的可靠性。
• I can assure you of the reliability of the information.我向你保证这消息可靠。

8 modem   

n.调制解调器

参考例句：

• Does your computer have a modem?你的电脑有调制解调器吗？
• Provides a connection to your computer via a modem.通过调制解调器连接到计算机上。