English abbreviations used in daily life

A long time ago, there was a water tank in the toilet. When people mention the toilet, they think of it, so the toilet has become synonymous with the toilet. Later, for convenience, people replaced the toilet with the initials W.C..

WC is a very vulgar expression (equivalent to "male" and "female" often marked in rural toilets in China), which was used in Britain and America 120 years ago. Nowadays, more elegant words such as toilet and bathroom (AME) are used.

2, VCD audio-visual CD

VCD, video disc; ; VCD) is a standard for storing video information on optical disks. VCD can be played on personal computers or VCD players and most DVD players. VCD standard was jointly formulated by Sony, Philips, JVC, Panasonic and other electrical appliance manufacturers in 1993? [ 1-2]? Formulated, it belongs to the standard of digital CD white paper.

3. APEC

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), referred to as APEC, is an important economic cooperation forum and the highest-level intergovernmental economic cooperation mechanism in the Asia-Pacific region.

1989 165438+ The first ministerial meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation was held on 10 from 5 to 7 October, marking the establishment of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. /kloc-0 changed its name to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in June, 1993. 199 1 year1kloc-0/month, China officially joined APEC as a sovereign state, and Taipei, China and Hongkong, China were regarded as regional economies.

200 1 10, APEC meeting was held in Shanghai, China. This is the first APEC meeting held in China. In 20 14, APEC meeting came to China again after 13. As of September 20 14, APEC has 2 1 full members and 3 observers.

4, APP mobile phone software

Mobile phone software mainly refers to the software installed on smart phones, which improves the shortcomings and personalization of the original system. The main means to improve the functions of mobile phones and provide users with a richer experience.

The operation of mobile phone software needs the corresponding mobile phone system. At present (June 2065438+June 2007, 1), the main mobile phone systems are: 1. Apple's iOS.2 Google's Android system.

5.BRT bus rapid transit system

As a public transportation mode, Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT) is a comprehensive system of bus rapid transit stations, bus rapid transit, services, operation modes, intelligent bus system (ITS) and other elements. Bus rapid transit system has its distinctive characteristics and can form a unique city image.

In short, BRT is a comprehensive bus operation system composed of personnel, services and related measures, which can improve the speed and reliability of bus operation and improve the status of bus system.

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