environ. |
appropriate technology techology transfer; 1. A flexible and participatory approach to developing economically viable, regionally applicable and sustainable technology. 2. Technology designed to be used in developing countries. Typical requirements are that it should: be easy to use by the unskilled; have no difficult-to-get parts; be easily repaired on the spot. Typical example: a simple windmill to pump water rather than a diesel-driven pump. The terms `alternative', `intermediate' and `appropriate' are often used interchangeably (1. 一种灵活且可共同参与的方法,可运用来发展具备经济可行性、地区实用性和具可持续性的技术。 2.为发展中国家设计的技术。 典型要求是︰易于被非专业人员使用,没有难于取得之零件,易于现场修复。 典型实例如用风车而非柴油驱动泵来供水。 专用术语"替代性"(alternative)、"媒介性"(intermediate)和"适用性"(appropriate)经常交换使用。) |