interface
UK/ˈɪntərfeɪs/US/'intәfeis/
B1
Definitions
n.
A point or surface where two systems, subjects, or substances meet and interact.
界面，接口；交界面。
n.
The part of a computer system through which a user interacts with software or hardware.
（人机）界面，接口。
v.
To connect or interact with another system or person.
（使）对接，交互。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinter- (between) + face (from faciēs, 'face, surface') = 'the face between.' An interface is the shared surface where two things touch — between user and machine, between two materials, between departments. The face branch of fac (the outward form) supplies the 'surface' image.
Root fac still carries 273 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.user interface用户界面
- 2.interface with与…对接
- 3.graphical interface图形界面
- 4.intuitive interface直观的界面
Example Sentences
- 1.
The app has a clean, intuitive user interface.
- 2.
Our software interfaces with several payment systems.
- 3.
The role sits at the interface between design and engineering.