soft‧ware S3 W2 / sɒftweə $ sɒftwer / 名词 [不可数名词]

the sets of programs that tell a computer how to do a particular job → hardware :

She loaded the new software .

design/anti-virus/database etc software

word-processing software

a software company

COLLOCATIONS

动词

use software Several companies have already begun using the software.

run software To run the software, you will need the latest version of Windows.

load/install software Don’t let your kids load pirated games software onto your machine.

download software Users can download the software without charge.

write/design/develop software He designs software for an Atlanta-based company.

ADJECTIVES/NOUN + software

computer software He is the owner of a computer software company.

anti-virus software Make sure you have good anti-virus software installed.

business software He has been training people in the use of business software since 1983.

software + NOUN

a software developer/engineer/designer her job as a software developer

a software package (= a set of programs ) Select a software package which suits your requirements.

短语

a piece of software This excellent piece of software is compatible with both PCs and Macs.