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nics

UK /nɪks/US /nɪks/

词源

作为缩写词,NICS 源自:1) National Instant Criminal Background Check System(1998年建立);2) Network Interface Card(20世纪计算机网络术语)

noun

❶ NICS 是 National Instant Criminal Background Check System 的缩写,指美国用于枪支购买的即时犯罪背景调查系统。

“All gun buyers must pass a NICS check before purchasing a firearm.”

(所有枪支购买者在购买枪支前必须通过 NICS 背景调查。)

“The NICS system helps prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands.”

(NICS 系统有助于防止枪支落入不法分子手中。)

同义词:background check system, firearms check, gun purchase screening

noun

❶ NICS 也可指 Network Interface Cards 的缩写,即网络接口卡,是计算机连接网络的硬件设备。

“The computer's NICs allow it to connect to the local network.”

(计算机的网卡使其能够连接到本地网络。)

“Modern NICs support high-speed data transfer rates.”

(现代网卡支持高速数据传输速率。)

同义词:network card, Ethernet adapter, LAN card

常见短语

NICS check — 指通过美国国家即时犯罪背景调查系统进行的审查,通常用于枪支购买流程。

“The gun store ran a NICS check before completing the sale.”

(枪支商店在完成销售前进行了 NICS 背景调查。)

NICS denial — 指背景调查未通过的情况,通常因犯罪记录或其他不合格因素导致。

“He received a NICS denial due to a prior felony conviction.”

(他因先前重罪定罪而收到 NICS 拒绝通知。)