名詞 hardware:

1. major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
2. instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal
   同義詞：ironware
3. (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
   同義詞：computer hardware

1. A computer system is composed of software and hardware in the light of its working mode.
   從計算機的工作過程看，計算機系統(tǒng)是由軟件和硬件組成的。
2. After Apollo, NASA's leaders turned their backs on the stars and planets. They delayed or canceled astronomy and space missions, gambling the agency's future on hardware like the space shuttle and space station.
   阿波羅［探測外太空火箭］過后，美國宇航局的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)放棄了對星球的探測。他們擱置或取消了天文及太空任務(wù)，而將該局的前途賭在航天飛機及太空站一類的硬件上。
3. We deal in hardware but not software.
   我們只經(jīng)營硬件而不經(jīng)營軟件。
4. I know nothing about computer hardware.
   我對計算機硬件一竅不通。

hard.ware

n.Abbr. hdwe.（名詞）縮寫 hdwe.
Metal goods and utensils such as locks, tools, and cutlery.
五金器具：如鎖、工具及刀具等金屬制品或器皿

Computer Science A computer and the associated physical equipment directly involved in the performance of data-processing or communications functions.
【計算機科學(xué)】 硬件：計算機及其它直接參與數(shù)據(jù)處理或信息交流的物理設(shè)備
Machines and other physical equipment directly involved in performing an industrial, technological, or military function.
硬件：機器或其它直接參與實現(xiàn)某種工業(yè)的、技術(shù)的或軍用的功能的物理設(shè)備
Informal Weapons, especially military weapons.
【非正式用語】 武器裝備，特別是軍用武器
n.attributive.（定語名詞）
Often used to modify another noun:
常用來修飾另一名詞：
例句：
hardware manufacturers; hardware add-ons.
五金器皿制造商；五金商品分期付款