/ˈʃeəweə(r) ||; ˈʃɛrˌwɛr/noun [U] (computing 计算机技术) computer programs, etc (software) that is available free for a user to test, after which he/she must pay if he/she wants to continue using it 共享软件 ☞ Compare freeware⇒. 与 freeware⇒ 比较。