bootstrap

• 靴子上部用于穿脱的皮带环或拉环；也指计算机启动程序或自举的过程。

A looped strap sewn to the top of a boot, used for pulling it on.

1. Boot strapB1formal

   A small loop or strap attached to the top of a boot, used to help pull the boot onto the foot.

   靴带

   • He tugged on the bootstrap to pull on his leather boot.
   • The cowboy's boots had sturdy leather bootstraps.
   • She broke the bootstrap while trying to put on her boots.

2. Self-starting processB2formal

   A process or technique that uses its own initial steps to build up to a more complex or advanced state, often used in computing or business.

   自举

   • The company grew through bootstrap funding, without outside investors.
   • In computing, the bootstrap process loads the operating system.
   • He bootstrapped his way from a small startup to a large corporation.

   同义词bootbootstrapping

• 动词，指用最少资源、常靠自身努力启动或创建某个过程、系统或企业。在计算机领域，指以最少初始状态将系统加载到内存中。

A verb meaning to start or establish a process, system, or business using minimal resources, often by relying on one's own efforts. In computing, it refers to loading a system into memory from a minimal initial state.

1. Improve oneself through effortB2informal

   To improve one's situation or achieve success through one's own efforts, often starting with minimal resources.

   自力更生取得成功

   • He bootstrapped his small business into a successful company.
   • She bootstrapped her way through college by working multiple jobs.
   • They bootstrapped the project with no outside funding.

   同义词get ahead

2. Start a process without external helpB2informal

   To initiate or develop something using only available resources, without external assistance.

   无外力启动

   • The startup bootstrapped its first product using personal savings.
   • He bootstrapped the software development with open-source tools.
   • They bootstrapped the entire campaign from scratch.