1[uncountableU] information that is put into a computer 〔输入计算机的〕信息OPP output
If the input data specified it, the file will close and the process terminates.
如果输入数据指定,该文件就会关闭,数据处理终止。
2PUT[countableC, uncountableU] ideas, advice, money, or effort that you put into a job or activity in order to help it succeed 投入(物)〔指对某项工作或活动所提供的意见、建议、资金或努力〕
input into/to
Farmers contributed most of the input into the survey.
这次调查收集的意见大都是农场主提供的。
input from
We’ll need input from community nurses.
我们将需要社区护士的帮助。
3.[countableC, uncountableU] technicalelectrical power that is put into a machine for it to use 〔机器的〕输入功率
be input to something• There are two methods by which text may be input to a computer for the purpose of recognition.• Handwritten data is input to a computer via an electronictablet which accurately capturesx, ycoordinate information of pen-tip movement.• The method by which the text is to be input to the computer is also important.• Meanwhile more data can be input toD1.
From Longman Business Dictionary
inputin·put1 /ˈɪnpʊt/ noun
1 (also factor input) [countableC usually plural, uncountableU]ECONOMICS something or someone that is involved or used in a business
the value of the product as compared with the cost of the inputs
an operation with an annual government input of £12 million
Costs of all factor inputs could be reduced.
2[uncountableU] ideas or advice from someone that helps to make something better or more successful
input from
Geoff works out the designs with a lot of input from Alice.
Please give us your views as we value our customers’ input.
3[uncountableU]COMPUTING when information is put into a computer
The machines used for data input should be upgraded.
4[uncountableU]COMPUTING information that is put into a computer
Editing of data files may be necessary because of errors or deficiencies in input.
inputinput2 verb (past tensepst and past participleppinput or inputted, present participle inputting) [transitiveT]COMPUTING
to put information into a computer
Users are responsible for inputting their own data.