as an element in word formation, ultimately from cybernetics (q.v.). It enjoyed explosive use with the rise of the Internet early 1990s. One researcher (Nagel) counted 104 words formed from it by 1994. Cyberpunk (by 1986) and cyberspace were among the earliest.
Cyber is such a perfect prefix. Because nobody has any idea what it means, it can be grafted onto any old word to make it seem new, cool -- and therefore strange, spooky. ["New York" magazine, Dec. 23, 1996]
As a stand-alone, it is attested by 1998 as short for cybersex (which is attested by 1995).
实用例句
1. I'm playing a new online role - playing game with some other cyber - pals.
我在和网友玩一个新的在线 角色扮演 游戏.
来自魔法英语-口语突破（高中）
2. So this guy is like a Superfly cyber pimp?
这个家伙就像是个超级苍蝇型电脑皮条客?
来自电影对白
3. Cyber environment has promoted the development of Compositional Teaching.
网络环境促进了作文教学的发展.
来自互联网
4. Cyber Centre Limited Hong Kong HK $ 2 100 % Property holding.
数码中心有限公司香港2港元持有物业.
来自互联网
5. CYBER IMPORT is an import export agent and manufacturer.
