PPI
noun[U]
uk/ˌpiː.piːˈaɪ/us/ˌpiː.piːˈaɪ/PPInoun[U](COMPUTER IMAGE)
(alsoppi)
abbreviationforpixelsperinch: ameasureof thedetailshownin acomputerimageor on acomputerscreen:
每英寸像素（pixels per inch 的缩写）Monitorstypicallyhad aresolutionof between 92 and 125 PPI.显示器的分辨率一般在92到125 PPI 之间。
- Drumscannersarecapableofresolutionsup to 12,000 PPI.
- Printed at 10 x 8, itdropsto 150 ppi.
- The 160 PPIscreenwithLEDbacklightingissimplystunning.
PPInoun[U](INSURANCE)
abbreviationforpaymentprotectioninsurance: atypeofinsurancethatpaysback aloan(=moneythat has beenlent)if thepersonwhoborrowedmoneydies,becomesseriouslyill, etc.:
还款保障保险（payment protection insuranc 的缩写）Thousands ofpeoplecould have been missold PPI.成千上万的人可能被误卖了 PPI。
- ThefirmbecameauthorisedtosellPPI in May 2006.
- PPIattachedtocreditcards- with anaveragecostof £127.60 - could beworth£970m ayear.
- The PPImarkethas been thesubjectofintenseregulatoryscrutiny.
Insurance
- actuarial
- actuary
- assessor
- claim
- comprehensive
- copay
- coverage
- guarantee
- indemnity
- insurance
- insurer
- loss adjuster
- mature
- non-contributory
- non-network
- noncoverage
- Obamacare
- policyholder
- protect
- social insurance