module
/ˈmɒdjuːl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmɑːdʒuːl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmä-(ˌ)jül/ (ame, mw)
module — noun
- modulesingular
- modulesplural
1. A separate piece or element that belongs to a set of similar pieces, designed to
A separate piece or element that belongs to a set of similar pieces, designed to be joined with others to create a larger object, system, or structure.
The bookshelf consists of six identical modules that clip together without any tools.
collocation: identical modules / clip together
Eleni ordered two extra drawer modules for her wardrobe system to hold more shirts.
Each module of the prefabricated classroom was built at the factory before delivery.
Three separate seat modules clip together to form the L-shaped sofa.
- whole
the complete object or system that the modules form together
文法句型
module + for/in [system]
combine/join + modules
用法筆記
Often used in plural or in compound nouns describing a modular system (e.g., shelf module, storage module, furniture module).
2. One of several separate units that together form a complete academic course or p
One of several separate units that together form a complete academic course or programme, usually taught over a fixed period and assessed independently.
Christopher chose a module on environmental policy for his final semester at university.
collocation: choose a module
Students must pass all six core modules before they can specialize in their second year.
The marketing module covers brand strategy, consumer behavior, and digital advertising.
Saira decided to take an optional module in Japanese literature alongside her main degree.
文法句型
module in/on [subject]
choose/take/complete/pass + a module
用法筆記
This sense is especially common in British and Commonwealth education systems. In the US, terms like 'course', 'class', or 'unit' are more frequent for the same concept.
常見錯誤
3. A compartment that forms part of a larger rocket or spaceship and is built to ke
A compartment that forms part of a larger rocket or spaceship and is built to keep working after detaching from the main structure.
The crew moved into the landing module before the capsule separated from the main craft.
collocation: landing module
A damaged solar panel on the service module forced the crew to end the mission.
The lunar module carried two astronauts down to the moon's surface.
Engineers tested the new crew module inside a giant vacuum chamber.
- compartment
emphasises the enclosed space rather than independent operation
文法句型
[type] + module (e.g., landing module, command module)
用法筆記
Often used in compound nouns formed with a preceding noun that describes the module's function (e.g., command module, service module, lunar module, crew module).
4. A distinct unit of computer hardware or software that carries out a particular f
A distinct unit of computer hardware or software that carries out a particular function and is designed to work together with other such units.
Felix installed a new memory module to speed up his laptop.
collocation: memory module
This software module handles all password encryption and manages user authentication requests.
The graphics module processes video data separately from the main processor chip.
Adisa wrote a small code module that automatically backs up the database every night.
文法句型
[type] + module (e.g., memory module, software module)
install/run/load + a module
用法筆記
In hardware contexts, a module is often a physical circuit board or chip that can be plugged into a system. In software, a module refers to a logically self-contained block of code with a defined interface.