dongle

n. 电子狗；软件狗

发音

UK /ˈdɒŋɡl̩/
US /ˈdɑŋɡl̩/

词形变化

dongles 复数 dongles

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Any small device that plugs into an electronic device, typically a computer, and alters its functionality. Common examples include wireless modems, digital media players, software copy protect devices, and adapters.

    计算机 工程 数学
  2. 2.

    A hardware device used by a specific application for purposes of copy protection.

    加密狗

    计算机 工程 数学

相关短语

disability dongle

词源

Unknown. Likely a descendant of dangle, reflecting that electronic accessories such as computer peripherals often are plugged in via a flexible cable (although wirelessness is also often relevant). Claims that the word comes from a man named "Don Gall" were made up by an advertisement. First usage 1980-1985.

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