install

Word family nouninstallantinstallationinstallerinstallmentverbinstall

Related topics: Technology, Computers

in·stall /ɪnˈstɔːl $ -ˈstɒːl/ W3 verb [transitiveT]

1 TPUTto put a piece of equipment somewhere and connect it so that it is ready to be used 安装，设置〔设备〕

They’ve installed the new computer network at last.

他们终于安装了新电脑网络。

Security cameras have been installed in the city centre.

在市中心已安装了一些监控摄像机。

2 to add new software to a computer so that it is ready to be used 给〔计算机〕安装〔新软件〕 OPP uninstall

We’ve installed new anti-virus software.

我们已经安装了新的杀毒软件。

3 BOPUT formal to put someone in an important job or position, especially with a ceremony 〔尤指通过仪式〕任命，使就职

Churchill was installed as Chancellor of the university.

丘吉尔被任命为那所大学的名誉校长。

4. install yourself in/at etc USED TO/ACCUSTOMED TOto settle somewhere as if you are going to stay for a long time 〔打算逗留很长一段时间〕把自己安顿[安置]在〔某地〕

Examples from the Corpus

install yourself in/at etc• Tom suggested they go straight to his house, but Mr Greenleaf wanted to install himself in a hotel first.• The Madeirans were worried, in particular, in case a post-revolutionary Communist dictatorship should install itself in Lisbon.• Geoffrey, Joe and I installed ourselves in the aft cabin.

n THESAURUS

install to put a piece of equipment somewhere and connect it so that it is ready to be used

The company is installing a new computer system.

How much does it cost to install central heating?

put in to install something. Put in is more common in everyday English than install and is used especially about things that are not very complicated to install

The workmen are coming to put the new windows in today.

They removed the bath and put in a shower instead.

fit to put a new part or piece of equipment into or onto something

I had to fit new locks after the burglary.

All vehicles must have seat belts fitted.

lay to put cables or a carpet in the correct place on the ground

Work on laying the telephone cables has not yet begun.

Two workmen were laying carpet tiles in the kitchen.

Examples from the Corpus

install• The company is installing a new computer system.• Crime has dropped since the video cameras were installed in the town centre.• Lights were installed under the upper cabinets to illuminate the counter tops.

From Longman Business Dictionary

installin·stall /ɪnˈstɔːl-ˈstɒːl/ verb (past tensepst and past participlepp installed, present participle installing) [transitiveT]

1to put equipment into a place and connect it so that it is ready to use

They help install and operate big computer systems.

2COMPUTING to copy a program onto a computer so that it is ready to use

To protect yourself against hacking, install a firewall program.

3to give someone an important job or position

United Technologies installed senior environmental officers in each division.

Origin install

(1400-1500) Old French installer, from Medieval Latin, from stallum “stall”

单词	install
释义	install Word family nouninstallantinstallationinstallerinstallmentverbinstall Related topics: Technology, Computers in·stall /ɪnˈstɔːl $ -ˈstɒːl/ ●●○ W3 verb [transitiveT] 1 TPUTto put a piece of equipment somewhere and connect it so that it is ready to be used 安装，设置〔设备〕 They’ve installed the new computer network at last. 他们终于安装了新电脑网络。 Security cameras have been installed in the city centre. 在市中心已安装了一些监控摄像机。 2 to add new software to a computer so that it is ready to be used 给〔计算机〕安装〔新软件〕 OPP uninstall We’ve installed new anti-virus software. 我们已经安装了新的杀毒软件。 3 BOPUT formal to put someone in an important job or position, especially with a ceremony 〔尤指通过仪式〕任命，使就职 Churchill was installed as Chancellor of the university. 丘吉尔被任命为那所大学的名誉校长。 4. install yourself in/at etc USED TO/ACCUSTOMED TOto settle somewhere as if you are going to stay for a long time 〔打算逗留很长一段时间〕把自己安顿[安置]在〔某地〕 Examples from the Corpus install yourself in/at etc• Tom suggested they go straight to his house, but Mr Greenleaf wanted to install himself in a hotel first.• The Madeirans were worried, in particular, in case a post-revolutionary Communist dictatorship should install itself in Lisbon.• Geoffrey, Joe and I installed ourselves in the aft cabin. n THESAURUS install to put a piece of equipment somewhere and connect it so that it is ready to be used The company is installing a new computer system. How much does it cost to install central heating? put in to install something. Put in is more common in everyday English than install and is used especially about things that are not very complicated to install The workmen are coming to put the new windows in today. They removed the bath and put in a shower instead. fit to put a new part or piece of equipment into or onto something I had to fit new locks after the burglary. All vehicles must have seat belts fitted. lay to put cables or a carpet in the correct place on the ground Work on laying the telephone cables has not yet begun. Two workmen were laying carpet tiles in the kitchen. Examples from the Corpus install• The company is installing a new computer system.• Crime has dropped since the video cameras were installed in the town centre.• Lights were installed under the upper cabinets to illuminate the counter tops. From Longman Business Dictionary installin·stall /ɪnˈstɔːl-ˈstɒːl/ verb (past tensepst and past participlepp installed, present participle installing) [transitiveT] 1to put equipment into a place and connect it so that it is ready to use They help install and operate big computer systems. 2COMPUTING to copy a program onto a computer so that it is ready to use To protect yourself against hacking, install a firewall program. 3to give someone an important job or position United Technologies installed senior environmental officers in each division. Origin install (1400-1500) Old French installer, from Medieval Latin, from stallum “stall”
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