forward slash

IPA/ˈfɔːwəd slæʃ/
IPA/ˈfɔːrwərd slæʃ/

forward slash — noun

1. the diagonal line symbol (/) used to separate parts of website addresses, comput

1.名詞B1
釋義

the diagonal line symbol (/) used to separate parts of website addresses, computer file locations, or sections in writing

例句

Ada typed a forward slash after the folder name to reach the next level.

forward slash + after [noun] — typical position instruction

The website address needs a forward slash between the main name and the page path.

同義詞
  • slash

    the common short form; 'forward slash' is used when a distinction from backslash is needed

  • solidus

    technical term from typography, rarely used in everyday contexts

反義詞

用法筆記

Commonly confused with backslash (\), which slants the opposite direction. In website URLs and file paths, use the forward slash (/). On most keyboards, the forward slash shares a key with the question mark.

常見錯誤

❌I typed a backslash in the website address.
✅I typed a forward slash in the website address.
💡A backslash (\) slants left; a forward slash (/) slants right.
❌The file path uses a backward slash.
✅The file path uses a forward slash.
💡In web addresses and many computer systems, the forward slash (/) is the standard separator.