bandwidth
noun [ C usually singular or U ] uk/ˈbænd.wɪtθ/ us/ˈbænd.wɪtθ/
(INFORMATION)
带宽
a measurement of the amount of information that can be sent between computers, through a phone line, etc.
The system will handle signals that need high bandwidth, for instance those that encode TV pictures. 这个系统可以处理需要高带宽的信号，比如编码压缩过的电视图像信号。
high-bandwidth services/applications 高带宽服务／应用
处理大信息或复杂情况所需的时间、精力和综合能力
the ability or time to deal with a situation, especially one that involves a large amount of information or a number of problems
I don't have the bandwidth to read stuff I know isn't going to lead to productive discussion. 我没有精力去看那种没什么正面意义的东西。
If people misreport or misrepresent my arguments, I am using more of my bandwidth to correct the misreporting. 如果我的论点被误传或歪曲了，那我会花多一点精力去加以纠正。
- More examples
- Tasks like simultaneously streaming several different video signals over a wireless connection require more bandwidth.
- Once software begins to use the extra bandwidth, you'll likely be glad you have it.
- There's enough bandwidth to let you surf, stream and down- load all at the same time.
(RADIO)
频带
the range of frequencies used to send information over a distance using phone wires
波段宽度
in radio, the width of a particular waveband