network

n. 网络；广播网；网状物

中文词源

network 网络

比喻用法。

network (v.): 1887, "to cover with a network," from network (n.). From 1940 as "to broadcast over a (radio) network;" 1972 in reference to computers; 1980s in reference to persons. Related: Networked; networking.
network (n.): "net-like arrangement of threads, wires, etc.," 1550s, from net (n.) + work (n.). Extended sense of "any complex, interlocking system" is from 1839 (originally in reference to transport by rivers, canals, and railways). Meaning "broadcasting system of multiple transmitters" is from 1914; sense of "interconnected group of people" is from 1947.

1. This film is the first British animation sold to an American network.: 这是第一部出售给美国电视网的英国动画片。

2. An American network says it has obtained the recordings.: 美国一家广播网声称已经得到了那些录音材料。

3. Now a special TV network gives live coverage of most races.: 现在有一个专门的电视网络对大部分比赛进行现场直播。