retrofit

• 名词，指在产品或系统原有设计完成后添加的部件、配件或改进，也指进行这种加装或改造的过程。

A noun referring to a component or accessory added to something after its original manufacture, or the act of adding such a component.

1. Added componentB2formaltechnical

   A component or accessory added to something after it has been manufactured.

   加装部件

   • The car received a retrofit to improve its fuel efficiency.
   • They installed a safety retrofit on the old machinery.
   • The building's retrofit included new insulation and windows.

   同义词accessoryadd-onadditionattachmentmodificationupgrade

2. Process of addingB2formaltechnical

   The act of adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when it was manufactured.

   加装改造

   • The retrofit of the factory's lighting system saved energy.
   • A full retrofit of the aircraft's avionics was completed.
   • The company specializes in the retrofit of older homes.

   同义词adaptationadditionconversionfittinginstallationmodificationupgrade

• 在已有的系统、结构或设备上添加新技术、功能或部件，以对其进行改造或升级。

A verb meaning to add new technology, features, or components to an existing system, structure, or piece of equipment.

1. Add new parts to old equipmentB2formaltechnical

   To provide a machine, vehicle, or building with parts or equipment that were not available or installed when it was originally made.

   改装

   • The company decided to retrofit the old factory with energy-efficient lighting.
   • They retrofitted the vintage car with a modern engine.
   • The building was retrofitted with solar panels to reduce electricity costs.

   同义词modernizeoverhaulrefitrenewupgrade

2. Install in an existing structureB2formaltechnical

   To fit new components or systems into an existing structure, such as an older house or building.

   改造

   • We need to retrofit the old house with central heating.
   • The school was retrofitted with an elevator to improve accessibility.
   • They retrofitted the historic theater with modern sound equipment.

   同义词modernizere-equiprefitupdateupgrade

3. Replace with modern partsB2formaltechnical

   To substitute new or modernized parts or equipment for older ones in an existing system.

   改装

   • The engineers retrofitted the aircraft with updated navigation systems.
   • The factory retrofitted its machinery to meet new safety standards.
   • They retrofitted the computer network with faster cables.

   同义词modernizere-equiprefitupgrade

   反义词removestrip