pro·gram

noun

/ˈprəʊɡræm/

In (British English) the spelling programme is used, except in sense 1.Idioms

for a computer

a set of instructions in code that control the operations or functions of a computer程序；编码指令

You'll need to download and install the program on your computer.需要在计算机上下载并安装该程序。
To run the program, simply click the icon.要运行程序，只需单击图标。
She uses a computer program to produce these maps.她使用计算机程序来制作这些地图。

on TV/radio

something that people watch on television or listen to on the radio节目

a TV/television/radio program电视/电视/广播节目
a news program一个新闻节目
program on something Did you see that program on India last night?你昨晚看了印度的那个节目吗？
program about something I watched a program about volcanoes.我看了一个关于火山的节目。

plan

a plan of things that will be done or included in the development of something计划；方案；活动安排

the country's nuclear weapons/space program该国的核武器/太空计划
We have recently launched a research program.我们最近启动了一项研究计划。
Talk with your family doctor about developing a weight-loss program.与您的家庭医生讨论制定减肥计划。
program for somebody a training program for new staff members新员工培训计划
The museum runs an art education program for inner-city children.该博物馆为市中心的儿童举办艺术教育项目。
Our centers offer training programs designed for all types of athletes.我们的中心提供为所有类型的运动员设计的训练计划。
program of something The government is implementing a program of reform.政府正在实施一项改革计划。
program to do something The college has initiated a program to improve student retention.该学院启动了一项旨在提高学生保留率的计划。

education

(especially North American English) a course of study课程

a school/an educational program学校/教育计划
a teacher education program教师教育计划
The college offers a wide variety of programs of study.学院提供多种学习课程。
program in something The department has launched a new program in creative writing.该系推出了一个新的创意写作项目。
She enrolled in a Master's program in American history.她参加了美国历史硕士课程。

British/American course / programcourse / program

In British English course is used for a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject:
- a physics course物理课程
- a course of ten lectures.有十次讲座的课程
In North American English you would say:
- a physics course/program物理课程
- a program of ten lectures.有十次讲座的课程
In North American English a course is usually an individual unit that forms part of a longer period of study:
- I have to take a physics course/class.我得参加一个物理课程。
This is called a module in Britain, especially in a college or university.
In British English course can also mean a period of study at a college or university:
- a two-year college course.两年的大学课程
In North American English you would say:
- a two-year college program.两年的大学课程

Extra Examples

The course leader outlined the program we would be following.课程负责人概述了我们将遵循的计划。
The foundation's online learning program brings the classroom to you.该基金会的在线学习计划将课堂带到您身边。
a graduate program that focuses on a chosen profession专注于所选职业的研究生课程
an after-school science program that promotes science literacy促进科学素养的课外科学计划
students in an accredited journalism program获得认可的新闻专业的学生

order of events

an organized order of performances or events（演出或活动的）流程 synonym line-up (2)

The concert is the highlight of the festival's musical program.这场音乐会是音乐节音乐节目的重头戏。
program of something a week-long program of lectures为期一周的讲座课程
We're planning an exciting program of events.我们正在计划一个激动人心的活动计划。
What's the program for (= what are we planning to do) tomorrow?明天有什么节目？

for play/concert

a thin book or piece of paper that gives you information about a play, a concert, etc.节目单；演出介绍

a theater program剧目单
Her name doesn't appear in the concert program.她的名字没有出现在音乐会节目中。

of machine

a series of actions done by a machine, such as a washing machine（机器工作的）程序

Select a cool program for woolen clothes.为羊毛衣服选择一个很酷的程序。

Idioms

get with the program (North American English)

(British English get with the programme)

(informal) (usually in orders) used to tell somebody that they should change their attitude and do what they are supposed to be doing（让人改变态度）按计划行事，做应该做的事

pro·gram

verb

/ˈprəʊɡræm/

Verb Forms

present simple I / you / we / they program	/ˈprəʊɡræm/ /ˈprəʊɡræm/
he / she / it programs	/ˈprəʊɡræmz/ /ˈprəʊɡræmz/
past simple programmed	/ˈprəʊɡræmd/ /ˈprəʊɡræmd/
past participle programmed	/ˈprəʊɡræmd/ /ˈprəʊɡræmd/
(North American English also) past simple programed	/ˈprəʊɡræmd/ /ˈprəʊɡræmd/
(North American English also) past participle programed	/ˈprəʊɡræmd/ /ˈprəʊɡræmd/
-ing form programming	/ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/ /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/
(North American English also) -ing form programing	/ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/ /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

computer

[intransitive, transitive] to give a computer, etc. a set of instructions to make it perform a particular task编程

In this class, students will learn how to program.这节课学生将学习编程。
program something He taught himself to program a computer.他自学了计算机编程。
We can program a robot to walk around the room.我们可以对机器人进行编程，让它在房间里走动。

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plan

[transitive, usually passive] to plan for something to happen, especially as part of a series of planned events计划；规划；安排

(be) programmed Several evening events have been programmed.已安排了几场晚间活动。
The leak was discovered during programmed maintenance work.泄漏是在计划维护工作期间发现的。
be programmed for something The final section of road is programmed for completion next month.最后一段道路计划于下月竣工。
be programmed to do something The exhibition was originally programmed to close in August.该展览原定于八月结束。

person/animal

[transitive, usually passive] to make a person, an animal, etc. behave in a particular way, so that they do it without thinking about it使（人或动物）自动做某事

be programmed to do something Human beings are genetically programmed to learn certain kinds of language.人类生来有学习某几种语言的遗传因素。

machine

[transitive] program something (to do something) to give a machine instructions to do a particular task预调；预设

She programmed the heat to come on at eight.她将暖气设定为八点开始。