net neutrality
net neutrality — 名詞
1. A rule or principle stating that internet providers must handle all online data
網路中立性
所有網路流量應受平等對待的原則
A rule or principle stating that internet providers must handle all online data the same way, giving users equal speed and access to every website or service, rather than blocking certain content or charging extra for faster delivery.
The government plans to bring back net neutrality rules to keep the internet open.
政府計劃恢復網路中立性規則，以維持網路的開放。
collocation: bring back net neutrality rules
Valentina signed a petition for net neutrality when her favourite streaming site slowed down.
Valentina 最喜歡的串流網站變慢後，她簽署了一份支持網路中立性的請願書。
collocation: sign a petition for net neutrality
Without net neutrality, a large internet provider could block a new video service.
沒有網路中立性，大型網路供應商可能封鎖新的影音服務。
Faisal told his students that net neutrality means all websites are equally easy to reach.
Faisal 告訴學生，網路中立性意味著所有網站都同樣容易存取。
The debate about net neutrality affects how much consumers pay for internet access at home.
關於網路中立性的辯論，影響了消費者在家中需要支付多少網路費用。
- open internet
more general term referring to unrestricted access, often used interchangeably in public debate
- internet equality
simpler, more accessible term focusing on the fairness aspect
- data parity
more technical term used in regulatory and legal contexts
- paid prioritisation
the opposite practice where companies pay for faster delivery of their content
- zero-rating
practice of exempting certain services from data caps, violating equal treatment
文法句型
net neutrality + noun (rules / laws / regulations / debate)
preposition: for / against / about net neutrality
用法筆記
Net neutrality is a policy and legal concept, frequently discussed in debates about internet regulation, competition, and consumer rights. It is typically uncountable and often appears as a modifier before nouns such as rules, laws, debate, or supporters.