module
/ˈmɒdjuːl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmɑːdʒuːl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmä-(ˌ)jül/ (ame, mw)
module — 名詞
- modulesingular
- modulesplural
1. A separate piece or element that belongs to a set of similar pieces, designed to
組件
可互相組合的獨立部件
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.
這個書架由六個相同的組件組成，不需要任何工具就能卡在一起。
collocation: identical modules / clip together
Eleni ordered two extra drawer modules for her wardrobe system to hold more shirts.
Eleni 多訂了兩個抽屜組件，打算裝在她的衣櫃系統裡來放更多襯衫。
Each module of the prefabricated classroom was built at the factory before delivery.
這間預製教室的每個組件都是在工廠裡建造好之後才運送到現場的。
Three separate seat modules clip together to form the L-shaped sofa.
三個獨立的座椅組件可以卡在一起，組成一張 L 形沙發。
- 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
課程單元
構成完整課程的教學單位
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.
Christopher 在大學最後一學期選了一門環境政策的課程單元。
collocation: choose a module
Students must pass all six core modules before they can specialize in their second year.
學生必須通過全部六個核心課程單元，才能在第二年開始專攻特定領域。
The marketing module covers brand strategy, consumer behavior, and digital advertising.
行銷課程單元涵蓋品牌策略、消費者行為和數位廣告。
Saira decided to take an optional module in Japanese literature alongside her main degree.
Saira 決定在主修之外加修一門日本文學的選修課程單元。
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
艙
太空船可獨立運作的艙體
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.
在太空艙與主太空船分離之前，組員先移進了登陸艙。
collocation: landing module
A damaged solar panel on the service module forced the crew to end the mission.
服務艙的太陽能板受損，導致組員不得不結束任務。
The lunar module carried two astronauts down to the moon's surface.
登月艙載著兩名太空人降落到月球表面。
Engineers tested the new crew module inside a giant vacuum chamber.
工程師在一個巨大的真空艙內測試新的組員艙。
- 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
模組
有特定功能的軟硬體單位
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.
Felix 安裝了一個新的記憶體模組來加快他的筆電速度。
collocation: memory module
This software module handles all password encryption and manages user authentication requests.
這個軟體模組負責處理所有密碼加密和使用者驗證請求。
The graphics module processes video data separately from the main processor chip.
圖形模組會與主處理器晶片分開處理影片資料。
Adisa wrote a small code module that automatically backs up the database every night.
Adisa 寫了一個小小的程式碼模組，每天晚上自動備份資料庫。
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.