server
Significado: A computer that provides data to other computers; a person who serves food
A server has two main meanings in modern English. In computing, it refers to a computer or program that provides services, data, or resources to other computers over a network. In hospitality, a server is a person who serves food and drinks in a restaurant. The computing meaning has become increasingly dominant in everyday usage.
Ejemplos
- The website crashed because the server was overloaded. 网站崩溃了,因为服务器过载。El sitio web se cayó porque el servidor estaba sobrecargado.サーバーが過負荷でウェブサイトがクラッシュしました。서버 과부하로 웹사이트가 다운되었습니다.
- Our server recommended the fish special. 我们的服务员推荐了今日特色鱼。Nuestro camarero recomendó el especial de pescado.サーバーが魚のスペシャルを勧めてくれました。담당 직원이 생선 특선 요리를 추천해 주었습니다.
- The company upgraded its servers to improve performance. 公司升级了服务器以提高性能。La empresa actualizó sus servidores para mejorar el rendimiento.会社はパフォーマンスを向上させるためにサーバーをアップグレードしました。회사는 성능 향상을 위해 서버를 업그레이드했습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From 'serve' + '-er'. 'Serve' comes from Old French 'servir', from Latin 'servire' (to serve, be a slave to), from 'servus' (slave). The computing sense appeared in the 1960s for a program that serves data to others.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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