| 释义 |
in·stal·la·tion
\ˌinztəˈlāshən, ˌin(t)stə-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: French or Medieval Latin; French, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin installation-, installatio, from installatus (past participle of installare) + Latin -ion-, -io -ion
1. : an act of installing or the state of being installed: as
a. : the giving possession of an office, rank, or order with the usual rites or ceremonies
b. : establishment
c. : the setting up or placing in position for service or use
2.
a. : something that is installed for use
< admired the new plumbing installation >
b. installations plural : appointments, furnishings, equipment
< the installations were of excellent quality and in very good taste >
3. : land and improvements installed thereon devoted to military purposes
< forts, training camps, and other army installations > |