计算机专业英语(Unit eight Computer culture).pptVIP

计算机专业英语 Specialized Computer English * Unit eight Computer culture Lesson 29 Brief history of computer development Lesson 30 The application of computer Lesson 31 Computer languages Lesson 32 The future of Computer Lesson 29 Brief History of Computer Development Part A: The development process of computer New Words Part A 1．inscrutable adj.难以了解的，不能预测的 2．mysterious adj.神秘的 3．arcane adj.神秘的，不可思议的 4．intelligent adj.聪明的，伶俐的 5．huge adj.巨大的，极大地 6．bulky adj.大的，容量大的 7．mathematician n.数学家 8．optimize v.使最优化 9．pattern n.模范，式样，模式 10．tremendous adj.极大的，巨大的 11．Vacuum tube n.（美）真空管，电子管 12．unreliable adj.不可靠的 13．transistor n.（电子）晶体管 14．Integrated circuits 集成电路 15．Second-generation 第二代，改进型 16．ingenious adj.精致的，有独创性的 Notes Part A 1．a great deal=a good deal 大量 I spent a great deal of my time on this work. 我在这项工作上花了大量时间。 2．date back to=date from 从…时就有，回溯到… The church dates back to 1173. 此教堂建于1173年。 3．ENIAC= The Electronic Numerical Integrator And Calculator 电子数字积分计算机 4．digital computer 数字计算机 5．program storage 程序存储 process control 程序控制 6．palmtop computer 掌上电脑 Laptops 膝上型电脑 Notebook PCs 笔记本电脑 Subnotebooks 超薄笔记本电脑 PDAs(personal digital assistants) 个人数字助手 7．a few 几个…（可数）表示肯定；a little (用于不可数) few 没有几个，几乎没有…（可数）表示否定；little（uncountable） Part B: Bon voyage Mike: May I come in, Sir? Manager: Yes, please. What’s the matter? Mike: I made a tough decision, sir. Here is my resignation. Manager: It’s really bad news! May I know the reason? Mike: First of all, I’d like to say that I’ve really enjoyed this job. However, I think it’s about time for me to leave because my family is moving to Shanghai. Manager: So regrettable. Welcome you come back to our company at any time. Mike: Thank you, Sir. Please forgive the trouble I brought to you. Manager: Never mind. Bon Voyage! New Wor