interface
UK ['ɪn.tə.feɪs] US [-tˌɚ-] noun countable
■a connection between two pieces of electronic equipment, or between a person and a computer 介面；介面•My computer has a network interface, which allows me to get to other computers.我的电脑有网路介面，可以与其他电脑连在一起。 •The new version of the program comes with a much better user interface (= way of showing information to a user) than the original.新版程式的使用者介面比原来的好得多。 ■a situation, way or place where two things come together and affect each other 相互联系；相互作用•the interface between technology and tradition技术与传统的相互影响 •We need a clearer interface between management and the workforce.我们希望管理层与员工之间的沟通更加顺畅。
UK ['ɪn.tə.feɪs] US [-tˌɚ-] verb
transitive specialized
■to connect two or more pieces of equipment, such as computers （使）接合，（使）连接•The computers must be properly interfaced.各电脑之间必须连接好。 intransitive
■to communicate with someone, especially in a work-related situation 互相联系；互相交流；（尤指）互相配合工作•We use email to interface with our customers.我们使用电子邮件与客户联系。 |