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插件
Plugin · N/A · 插件 · PLUG-in · add-on · extension · Software · extensibility · apps · modulesSoftwareadd-on extension/PLUG-in/
Also known as: add-on, extension
Last updated August 8, 2026
Definition
A plugin is an optional software module that adds features to a host application without changing the core program itself.
Real-World Example
A browser ad-blocker or a video editor effect pack is typically installed as a plugin or extension.
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