desktop

desktop, scrivania

La schermata principale di un computer, dove compaiono icone, finestre e un’immagine di sfondo.

In inglese semplice: The main screen on a computer, where you see icons, windows, and a background picture.

• The file is on my desktop.
• Click the shortcut on your desktop.
• All the windows disappeared, leaving an empty desktop.

Espressioni comuni: desktop icon, on the desktop, desktop shortcut

computer fisso, computer da tavolo

Un computer progettato per restare su una scrivania anziché essere portato in giro.

In inglese semplice: A computer designed to stay on a desk rather than be carried around.

• I use a desktop at work.
• We bought two new desktops for the office.
• This desktop is faster than my laptop.

Sinonimi: desktop computer, desktop PC

Espressioni comuni: desktop computer, buy a desktop, powerful desktop

piano della scrivania

La superficie piana di una scrivania su cui si appoggiano oggetti o si lavora.

In inglese semplice: The flat top of a desk where you put things or work.

• The desktop was covered with papers.
• She wiped the wooden desktop clean.
• A heavy lamp had scratched the desktop.

Sinonimi: desk surface

Espressioni comuni: wooden desktop, clear the desktop, desktop surface

sfondo del desktop

L’immagine o il colore dietro le icone e le finestre sullo schermo del computer.

In inglese semplice: The picture or colour behind the icons and windows on your computer screen.

• My desktop shows a beach.
• She changed her desktop to a family photo.
• I chose a plain blue desktop.

Sinonimi: wallpaper, background

Espressioni comuni: change the desktop, desktop picture, blue desktop

per computer, desktop

Progettato per essere usato su un personal computer.

In inglese semplice: Designed to be used on a personal computer.

• I prefer the desktop version.
• This desktop application works without an internet connection.
• Open the website in a desktop browser.

Espressioni comuni: desktop application, desktop browser, desktop version