dongle的词源

英文词源

dongle

"A small device able to be connected to and used with a computer, especially to allow access to wireless broadband or use of protected software", 1980s: an arbitrary formation.

中文词源

dongle：电话连线

来自dangle的口语，用来指电话线或网线。

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