Computer vs Machine

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Computer

Top 1000 (molto comune)A1noun

Machine

Top 1000 (molto comune)A1noun
 ComputerMachine
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəmˈpjuːtər/"]/🇬🇧 /["/məˈʃiːn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/məˈʃiːn/"]/
SignificatoA machine that can store and process information.A machine is a device that uses energy to do work or perform a task.
EsempioI use my computer to complete my homework.The machine was broken, so we couldn't finish our work.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 1000 (molto comune)Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFRA1A1
Categoria grammaticalenounnoun
Collocazionifast, high-speed, powerful, access, operate, run, run, work, hold something, network, program, system, on (a/​the) computergiant, great, huge, operate, run, use, go, work, break down, operator, parts, tool, by machine, in a/​the machine, on a/​the machine, a make of machine, party, political, marketing, politician, politics, a cog in the machine, a well-oiled machine
Contrarihuman, personhuman, organism
Errori comuniConfused with 'laptop' which is a type of computer., Using 'computer' as a verb (it's only a noun)., Incorrectly spelling 'computer' as 'computor'.Confusing 'machine' with 'mechanism'—a mechanism is a part of a machine., Using 'machine' to refer to non-mechanical items like software., Overgeneralizing 'machine' to include tools that don't use power.
Note d'usoUsed in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate in discussions about technology, education, and everyday tasks. Avoid using in slang-heavy or overly casual conversations.Use 'machine' for mechanical devices like cars or computers. Avoid using it for living beings or to describe simple tools.

Domande frequenti: Computer vs Machine

Qual è la differenza tra Computer e Machine?

Computer: A machine that can store and process information. Machine: A machine is a device that uses energy to do work or perform a task.

Computer e Machine sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Computer: A1, Machine: A1 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Computer e Machine?

Computer: noun, Machine: noun.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Computer: I use my computer to complete my homework. Machine: The machine was broken, so we couldn't finish our work.

Posso usare Computer e Machine in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Computer e Machine sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.

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