syntax

00:24 Mar 19, 2008
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English to Chinese translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - IT (Information Technology) / Touch-screen tech
English term or phrase: syntax
"Just think of the brain cells you don't have to devote to remembering the {syntax} of the user interface. You can devote those brain cells to the job you are trying to do," Jacob adds. In particular, he says, the ability of the iPhone to handle multiple touches at once is a huge leap past the single-touch technology that dominates in traditional touch applications such as ATMs.
用户界面的XX?
clearwater
China
Local time: 09:18


Summary of answers provided
4 +1句法;规则
orientalhorizon
4句法
Yan Yuliang
3语法
William He


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句法


Explanation:
User interface,用户接口,指为方便用户使用计算机资源所建立的用户和计算机之间的联系。通常指软件接口,即在人机联系的硬设备接口基础上开发的软件。

以此理解,syntax指的应该是软件的syntax,也就是句法。

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Note added at 1小时 (2008-03-19 01:35:39 GMT)
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至于User Interface,有的翻译是“用户接口”,有的翻译是“用户界面”。广义上的涵义连硬件也包括在内。如果上下文不涉及硬件,只涉及软件,则可以直接使用“句法”来翻译syntax即可。使用“布局”过于意义,窃以为不妥。


    Reference: http://baike.baidu.com/view/1309799.htm
Yan Yuliang
Local time: 09:18
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Notes to answerer
Asker: 文章讲的是触摸屏技术,我觉得用“用户界面”好于用“用户接口”。

Asker: 文章涉及的是硬件,而非软件。

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句法;规则


Explanation:
本意为句法,此处不妨译为“规则”,就是不需要记那么多界面或接口规则,操作简单。

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Note added at 1 hr (2008-03-19 01:48:51 GMT)
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语法也好,句法也罢,甚至是排列条理,都是说得按规则来做,也就是说按规则安排好,这也是该词词根的本义。如果是在说程序编码,那就用“句法”,如果是在说具体触摸屏上的操作,那还是用“规则”,那其意思就是,什么都是一目了然,不需要记什么“句法”规则,把精力放在真正的工作上而用不着记那些所谓“句法”规则,想干什么,点一下就行了。

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语法


Explanation:
编程中是语法!无论是硬件还是软件!供参考!

William He
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