passphrase
noun[C]
(alsopass phrase)uk/ˈpɑːs.freɪz/us/ˈpæs.freɪz/asecretphrase, or acombinationoflettersandnumbers, used to getaccessto acomputeror acomputerfile(= beabletostartusing it):
（计算机上的）密码Theencryptedfileis nowwidelyavailableonline, along with the passphrase toopenit.加密文件及打开这种文件的密码现在很容易在网上找到。
Thenetworkis onlyeverassecureas the passphrase used toprotectit.网络的安全程度取决于用来保护它的密码。
- Thelengthof the passphrasedeterminesthelevelofencryption.
- Charlottesatat thecomputerand, using her ID andpassphrase,accessedtheproductionlogs.
- The passphrase is arandomcode, made up ofnumbers0 to 9 andlettersA to F.
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