1887, "to cover with a network," from network (n.). From 1940 as "to broadcast over a (radio) network;" 1972 in reference to computers; 1980s in reference to persons. Related: Networked; networking.
network (n.)
"net-like arrangement of threads, wires, etc.," 1550s, from net (n.) + work (n.). Extended sense of "any complex, interlocking system" is from 1839 (originally in reference to transport by rivers, canals, and railways). Meaning "broadcasting system of multiple transmitters" is from 1914; sense of "interconnected group of people" is from 1947.
雙語例句
1. This film is the first British animation sold to an American network.
這是第一部出售給美國電視網(wǎng)的英國動畫片。
來自柯林斯例句
2. An American network says it has obtained the recordings.
美國一家廣播網(wǎng)聲稱已經(jīng)得到了那些錄音材料。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Now a special TV network gives live coverage of most races.
現(xiàn)在有一個專門的電視網(wǎng)絡對大部分比賽進行現(xiàn)場直播。
來自柯林斯例句
4. The network took it off the air in 1971.
1971年，廣播網(wǎng)停播了這個節(jié)目。
來自柯林斯例句
5. The ultimate aim is to expand the network further.