a way of using computers in which data and software are stored or managed on a network of servers (= computers that control or supply information to other computers), to which users have access over the internet 云计算；云端运算 Many new companies are now running on a cloud computing service rather than investing in hardware or software. 现在，许多新公司都在运行云计算服务，而不是在硬件或软件上进行投资。