| 单词 | update |
| 释义 | update (once / 416 pages) vn When you renovate or improve something, changing it to make it more modern, you can say you update it. The process of doing this can also be called an update. If you decide to download the latest version of an app or program, you update it, and when you add recent information to your resume before starting a job search, you also update that. You might also update your friends about your job hunt, letting them know you're seeking employment — you're giving them the latest information, or an update. The verb dates from the 1940s. WORD FAMILYupdate: updated, updates, updating+/updating: updatings USAGE EXAMPLESUpdate from pilot….because customs computers are down…we are the 20th plane in line for a gate. Time(Jan 03, 2017) Dr. Michael E. Busha, a primary care physician at IU Health in Indianapolis, asked quietly as he updated Mr. Johnson’s electronic record. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) Last month he also seemed to reset U.S. nuclear policy via Twitter, saying the country needs to update its nuclear posture. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) 1v modernize or bring up to date We updated the kitchen in the old house Hyper modify make less severe or harsh or extreme 2v bring to the latest state of technology Hyper modify make less severe or harsh or extreme 3v bring up to date; supply with recent information Hyper inform impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to 4n news that updates your information Hyper intelligence, news, tidings, word information about recent and important events |
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