internet
noun [ S ] uk/ˈɪn.tə.net/ us/ˈɪn.t̬ɚ.net/ (informal Net)
A1 国际互联网，因特网
the large system of connected computers around the world that allows people to share information and communicate with each other
Use your phone to connect to the internet.
I found out about the bombings from/on the internet. 我从互联网上了解到有关爆炸的消息。
internet access/connection
internet shopping/marketing
- More examples
- If you have access to the internet, you can order online via our website.
- It is important that children are able to use the internet safely.
- I'm sure you'll find some information about it on the internet.
- The college does a beginners' course on how to use the internet.
- Apparently she met her husband through the internet, on one of those internet dating agencies.
Idiom
break the internetidiom informal humorous 因在网络上发布的内容而引发关注
to post (= publish) something on the internet that causes a very large amount of interest, shock, or excitement, with a large number of people sharing or reacting to what you have posted
Remember when that photo of Kim Kardashian broke the internet? 还记得金·卡戴珊的照片在网上爆红的时候吗？
This cute kid basically broke the internet, with his video getting almost a billion views.