CD-ROM is an optical technology that is used to make compact disks for CD stereo systems; it has now been adapted to store data for computers.

CD - ROM原是一种用于制作CD立体声系统的小型圆盘的光学技术，现在它已经被用来为计算机储藏数据。

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The phrase described "ripping" music from an audio CD's bloated bits into the compact MP3 format, mixing such ripped songs into a playlist, and then burning that music back into a playable CD.

这三个词描述的是从容量庞大的音频CD中把音乐提取出来并“压制”成mp3格式，再把压制后的音乐“混和”进播放列表里，最后再“刻录”成一张可以播放的CD。

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The entire copy of the Great Britain Encyclopedia can be stored on several CD-ROMs ( compact discs-read only memory).

整套的大英百科全书可以存储在几张CD盘中。

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Fascinated by the mechanics of the studio, Ramone was a pioneer of digital recording who produced what is regarded as the first major commercial release on compact disc, "52nd Street, " which came out on CD in 1982.

WSJ: Grammy-Winning Producer Phil Ramone Dies at 79

Bob, a lot of people are moving toward downloading music, and CD sales are declining, so why this move to promote the compact disc now?

NPR: Marketplace Report: Boosting CD Sales

Starbucks already offers an in-store CD burning service through its Hear Music outlets, plus it peddles compact discs, usually strategically placed between the cash register and pastry case as a last-minute buy.

FORBES: Schultz Touts Future Starbucks MP3 Download Service