sim

IPA/sɪm/
KK[sˈɪm]IPA/sɪm/

sim — noun

  • simsingular
  • simsplural

1. a computer program or game that copies what people do in real situations — for e

1.名詞B1
釋義

a computer program or game that copies what people do in real situations — for example flying an aeroplane, building a city, or managing a farm — so users can take part without being in the actual place.

例句

Mei-Lin spent the whole afternoon building highways in her favourite city-building sim.

compound noun: city-building sim

Javier downloaded a space sim where he can explore different galaxies and trade resources.

compound noun: space sim

同義詞
  • simulation game

    the full form, more formal than the clipped 'sim'

  • simulator

    can refer to both entertainment software and professional training equipment

  • training simulator

    used specifically in professional or educational contexts to emphasise the instructional purpose

用法筆記

Often appears in compound nouns that name the type of activity simulated, such as 'flight sim', 'city-building sim', or 'farming sim'. The same software can be used for entertainment (gaming) or for professional training (pilot instruction, medical practice); the context makes the purpose clear.

常見錯誤

❌I downloaded a sim for my phone call.
✅I downloaded a sim for my computer.
💡A sim in this sense is a game or program, not a phone app.
❌Sim is fun to play.
✅Sims are fun to play.' or 'A sim is fun to play.
💡'Sim' in this sense is a countable noun and needs a determiner or plural form.
❌I bought a driving sim for fun.
✅I bought a racing sim for fun.
💡The word 'driving sim' often suggests a training tool, while 'racing sim' sounds more like entertainment.

2. the small removable plastic card placed inside a mobile phone that connects the

2.名詞A2
釋義

the small removable plastic card placed inside a mobile phone that connects the device to a mobile network and stores the user's account details and contact information.

例句

Dr. Okonkwo bought a local sim as soon as he arrived at Lagos airport.

collocation: buy a local sim

Mrs. Chen moved the sim from her old to her new phone, keeping her number.

同義詞

用法筆記

Often shortened from 'SIM card' in everyday speech. Commonly appears in compounds such as 'SIM tray', 'SIM slot', and 'SIM pin'.

常見錯誤

❌I put the sim into my computer.
✅I put the sim into my phone.
💡A SIM card goes into a mobile phone or tablet, not into a desktop or laptop computer.
❌I need a new sim for my camera.
✅I need a new sim for my phone.
💡Only mobile phones and some tablets use SIM cards; most cameras do not.