wired
/ˈwaɪəd/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈaɪɚd] /ˈwaɪərd/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈaɪɚd] /ˈwī(-ə)rd How to pronounce wired (audio)/ (ame, mw)
wired — adjective
- wiredpositive
- more wiredcomparative
- most wiredsuperlative
1. physically joined to an electronic device such as a computer or phone through a
physically joined to an electronic device such as a computer or phone through a cable rather than by wireless signals
Kevin plugged the wired keyboard into the back of his computer.
Mira uses a wired headset for calls — it needs no battery, unlike wireless ones.
wired headset: opposite of wireless/Bluetooth
The office still uses wired internet because the walls block the WiFi signal.
Samir found a wired speaker in the garage that still worked with his old phone.
Wei plugged a laptop into the library's wired network to upload a large video file.
- connected
more general; can refer to wireless connections too
- plugged in
informal; emphasises being physically inserted into a socket
用法筆記
Often contrasted with 'wireless' or 'cordless' when describing devices that connect physically rather than by Bluetooth or WiFi.
常見錯誤
2. relating to a society or system that is built around computers, the internet, an
relating to a society or system that is built around computers, the internet, and digital communication
Lakshmi teaches at a wired school where students take quizzes on tablet computers.
wired school: a digitally-connected school using internet technology
Young people have grown up in a wired world of smartphones and social media.
Pedro grew up in a wired world, ordering food and booking taxis on his phone.
The company is building a wired supply chain that links factories through a shared network.
Yara runs a wired tutoring service where students book lessons through her website.
- offline
not connected to the internet or digital networks
用法筆記
Used attributively (before a noun) to describe things that belong to the internet-connected, digital side of modern life. The opposite is 'unplugged' or 'offline'.
常見錯誤
3. feeling full of nervous energy and unable to calm down, typically because of str
feeling full of nervous energy and unable to calm down, typically because of stress, caffeine, or excitement
Hamza felt completely wired before his final exam and could not sit still.
After three cups of coffee, Greta was too wired to focus on her homework.
wired from caffeine: cause-effect pattern with stimulants
The children were so wired before the zoo trip that they jumped on their beds.
Lisa gets wired before giving a speech in front of a large audience.
Selim was so wired after the concert that he stayed awake replaying songs.
文法句型
be/get/feel + wired
用法筆記
Predicative only — you cannot say 'a wired person' (in this sense). Typically follows 'be', 'feel', 'get', or 'seem'. Often followed by an explanation: 'wired because of/about/with + cause'.
常見錯誤
4. made stronger, held in a particular shape, or stiffened by having thin metal thr
made stronger, held in a particular shape, or stiffened by having thin metal thread inside or wrapped around it
Folake wrapped the gift in wired ribbon so the bow kept its shape.
wired ribbon: ribbon with thin wire edges that holds a shape
Maeve bought a wired notebook whose spiral rings let her fold the cover back.
The gardener put a wired fence around the vegetable patch to keep out rabbits.
Keiko bought a wired lampshade frame and covered it with new fabric.
Nora prefers a wired bra because it gives her better support than a soft one.
- reinforced
broader; can use any material, not just wire
- stiffened
focuses on the result (less flexible) rather than the construction
- strengthened
focuses on durability rather than shape-holding
- soft
without internal support; flexible
- unreinforced
not strengthened by any material
用法筆記
Describes everyday objects whose structure depends on internal or external wire. Common in product descriptions (wired ribbon, wired notebook, wired bra).