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这些终端设备都和我们的计算机主机相连。 These terminals are connected to our mainframe computer.
由终端操作员或计算机发送的字符或其它的短报文，用以指出已经收到前一报文。 By a terminal operator or computer;to send a character or other message to indicate that the previous message has been received.
在分时系统中，终端和其它设备进行一次数据交换，从而完成一个特定的动作或产生一个特定的结果。例如，输入客户的存款金额并修改客户的余额。 In systems with time sharing, an exchange between a terminal and another device that accomplishes a particular action or result; for example, the entry of a customer's deposit and the updating of the customer's balance.
由控制装置（群集控制器）和与它相连的终端组成的一种站。 A station that consists of a control unit(cluster controller) and the terminals attached to it.
其功能可以利用程序建立或改变的，有时也称智能的（例如“一个可编程终端”，“一个可编程的机床”）。 Also, sometimes, intelligent. With a function that can be established or changed by means of a program;("a programmable terminal";"a programmable machine tool").
一种安全设备（通常是终端的一部分），它可以读取插入槽中的标记卡上的信息（这些信息往往以磁条码的形式记录在标记卡上）。用这种办法，在允许操作员进入系统前，可以防止对一个显示工作站的非法使用。参阅badge。 A security device(often part of a terminal) that reads information(often from a magnetic strip) on a badge inserted in a slot. In this way, it can prevent the unauthorized use of a display station before allowing an operator to sign on.