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  4. 菜单栏

菜单栏

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What does "菜单栏" mean in English?

menu bar

在浏览器中,菜单栏位于顶部。

In a browser, the menu bar is located at the top.


How to use "菜单栏" correctly: definitions and examples in English?

Technology
technical

A horizontal bar at the top of a window or application that contains a list of menus, each of which provides access to various functions or options.

点击菜单栏中的'文件'选项可以打开新文档。

Clicking the 'File' option in the menu bar allows you to open a new document.

Commonly found in software applications, web browsers, and operating systems.

Collocations

点击菜单栏click the menu bar菜单栏选项menu bar options

Synonyms

菜单工具栏

Related Phrases

下拉菜单phrase
dropdown menu
上下文菜单phrase
context menu

Pro Tip

Common Confusion

Do not confuse '菜单栏' with '工具栏' (toolbar), which contains icons rather than text-based options.

Gold Rule

Usage in UI Design

In user interface design, '菜单栏' is typically fixed at the top of the window, while '工具栏' may be placed elsewhere.

Word Origin

Combination of '菜单' (menu) and '栏' (bar), referring to a structured list of options in a graphical interface.

Usage Notes

In modern usage, '菜单栏' specifically refers to the horizontal bar in software interfaces, while '菜单' can refer to a list of options in any context, including restaurant menus.

Word Breakdown

菜单
menu
root
+
栏
bar
suffix
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