install

• 动词，表示将设备、软件或系统放置或设置好以供使用的动作。

A verb used to indicate the act of placing or fixing equipment, software, or a system into position for use.

1. Set up softwareA2formalIT

   To put a program or application onto a computer or device so it can be used.

   安装

   • I need to install the latest version of the software.
   • She installed a new antivirus program on her laptop.
   • The technician will install the operating system tomorrow.

   同义词configuredeployinitializeloadput inset up

   反义词deleteremove

2. Place equipmentB1formal

   To put a piece of equipment or a system in place and make it ready for use.

   安装

   • They installed a new air conditioning unit in the office.
   • The plumber will install the new water heater next week.
   • We need to install smoke detectors on every floor.

   同义词emplacefitfixmountplacepositionput inset up

   反义词detachdisconnectremovewithdraw

3. Formally place in positionB2formal

   To formally place someone in a position of authority or office.

   任命

   • The new president was installed in a ceremony yesterday.
   • They installed him as the head of the department.
   • The bishop was installed in the cathedral last Sunday.

   同义词inaugurateinductinvestswear in

   反义词deposedethroneoustremoveunseat