firewall
['faɪɚwɔl]
英英释意
- 1. the application of maximum thrust;
- "he slammed the throttle to the firewall"
- 2. (computing) a security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a computer or computer network to attack from crackers; commonly used on local area networks that are connected to the internet
- 3. fireproof (or fire-resistant) wall designed to prevent the spread of fire through a building or a vehicle