- (also technology)[uncountable, countable]
scientific knowledge used in practical ways in industry, for example in designing new machines 科技；工艺；工程技术；技术学；工艺学 - (also technology)[uncountable]
machines or equipment designed using technology 技术性机器（或设备） tech companies 科技公司 This gadget is a great new piece of tech. 这个小玩意是一项伟大的新技术。
- [countable] (British English, informal) technical college(a college where students can study mainly practical subjects)
工学院 He teaches at the local tech. 他在当地理工学院教书。
- [countable] (informal)
a technician (= a person whose job is keeping a particular type of equipment or machinery in good condition) 技术员；技师 She's a lab tech at the university. 她是大学的实验室技术人员。
Word Originearly 20th cent. (originally US): abbreviation.