compiler
/kəmˈpaɪlə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /kəmˈpaɪlər/ (ame, ipa) · /kəm-ˈpī-lər/ (ame, mw)
compiler — noun
- compilersingular
- compilersplural
1. software that turns code into machine language so a computer can run it
software that turns code into machine language so a computer can run it
Hari ran the compiler before uploading the app to the test server.
run the compiler before testing a program
Quan forgot a semicolon, and the compiler stopped the build immediately.
compiler stops a build after a coding mistake
The new compiler turned Mila's code into a smaller, faster program.
Our compiler gives clear error messages when students use the wrong command.
After the update, the compiler worked with both phones and desktop computers.
- translator
broader computing term for software that changes one language into another
- interpreter
different tool; works through code while the program is running
- assembler
narrower; changes assembly language into machine code
文法句型
run the compiler
compiler for [language]
用法筆記
Usually refers to a program that translates a whole set of code before the program runs. Distinguish from an interpreter, which handles the code as it is being run.
常見錯誤
2. someone who gathers information or pieces of writing and puts them together in o
someone who gathers information or pieces of writing and puts them together in one book, list, or similar work
Sana was the compiler of a cookbook filled with family recipes.
compiler of + [book or collection]
The magazine thanked the compiler who gathered the survey results.
the compiler who gathered information
After months in the library, Andrei became the compiler of the local history guide.
The course packet listed Roya as the compiler of the reading notes.
Jude spoke with the compiler before the map book went to print.
- editor
broader; may revise and improve the text, not only collect it
- collector
broader and less formal; can refer to gathering objects as well as information
- anthologist
narrower; used for someone who selects literary works for a collection
文法句型
compiler of [book/list/guide]
name someone as compiler
用法筆記
Usually followed by 'of' plus the work being put together, such as a guide, list, or set of notes. Distinguish from sense 1 (noun/1), which names software rather than a person.