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wimp

/wɪmp/

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noun

Ventana, icono, menú, puntero

Acronym of window, icon, menu, pointer. (a graphical interface paradigm)

Examples :

"The new operating system uses a WIMP interface, making it easier for users to navigate with a mouse and see everything on the screen at once. "

El nuevo sistema operativo utiliza una interfaz de Ventana, icono, menú, puntero, lo que facilita a los usuarios la navegación con un ratón y ver todo en la pantalla a la vez.

computing technology technical

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Programa ventana-icono-ratón

Acronym of window-icon-mouse program.

Examples :

"Although the command-line interface was powerful, the introduction of the WIMP made computers much more accessible to everyday users. "

Aunque la interfaz de línea de comandos era poderosa, la introducción del Programa ventana-icono-ratón hizo que las computadoras fueran mucho más accesibles para los usuarios cotidianos.

computing technology

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noun

WIMP (partícula hipotética)

A hypothetical class of particle, proposed to explain the dark matter problem.

Examples :

"Scientists are researching the wimp, a hypothetical particle, to understand the nature of dark matter. "

Los científicos están investigando el WIMP, una partícula hipotética, para comprender la naturaleza de la materia oscura.

physics astronomy

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noun

Miedoso, cobarde

Someone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak, ineffectual, irresolute and wishy-washy

Examples :

"The new student was considered a wimp by his classmates because he didn't stand up for himself when others teased him. "

El nuevo estudiante era considerado un miedoso por sus compañeros de clase porque no se defendió cuando otros se burlaban de él.

character person attitude

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verb

Amedrentarse, acobardarse

To behave submissively.

Examples :

"The boy wimped out when his classmates asked him to try the scary roller coaster. "

El chico se acobardó cuando sus compañeros de clase le pidieron que probara la aterradora montaña rusa.

character attitude human

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verb

Amedrentar

To render wimpy.

Examples :

"The stressful project wimpified his usually confident attitude. "

El estresante proyecto amedrentó su actitud normalmente confiada.

character attitude