personal-computer
UK/personal-kəmˈpju:tə(r)/US
Definitions
n.
A small computer designed for use by one individual; a PC.
个人电脑（PC）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpersonalperson, mask
+
computerrelating to, having the nature of
=personal-computer
A transparent compound: a personal (for one person's own use) computer, as opposed to the shared mainframes that came before it. Usually shortened to 'PC.'
Common Collocations
- 1.personal computer market个人电脑市场
- 2.home personal computer家用个人电脑
Example Sentences
- 1.
In the 1980s, the personal computer changed how people worked.
- 2.
She backed up the files onto her personal computer.