upgrade

• 名词，指对软件、硬件等进行的升级或改进，使其达到更新或更高的版本；也指提升、提高某事物到更高水平的行为。

A noun referring to an improvement or enhancement, such as a better version of software or hardware, an improved reservation, an upward slope, or the act of raising something to a higher grade.

1. Upward slopeB2formal

   An upward incline or grade, such as on a road or path.

   上坡

   • The car struggled to climb the steep upgrade.
   • The road has a long upgrade before the summit.
   • Cyclists often find upgrades challenging.

   同义词acclivityascentinclinerise

   反义词downgrade

2. Software improvementB1formalIT

   A new version of software that provides better performance, features, or security than an earlier version.

   升级

   • The latest upgrade includes a faster interface.
   • She installed the upgrade to fix the security bug.
   • The software upgrade improved the system's stability.

   同义词enhancementpatchrevisionupdateversion

3. Improved reservationB1formal

   A reservation that has been changed to a better class, seat, or service.

   升级预订

   • They received a free upgrade to first class on the flight.
   • The hotel offered an upgrade to a suite.
   • He requested an upgrade for his train ticket.

   同义词bumppromotion

   反义词downgrade

4. Rising surface propertyC1formal

   The property of a slope or surface that rises upward.

   上升

   • The upgrade of the terrain made the hike more strenuous.
   • Engineers measured the upgrade of the new road.
   • The property's upgrade affected drainage patterns.

   同义词acclivityascentgradeinclinerise

   反义词downgrade

5. Hardware improvementB1formalIT

   New hardware components that provide better performance than earlier versions.

   硬件升级

   • The graphics card upgrade boosted gaming performance.
   • He bought a memory upgrade for his computer.
   • The hardware upgrade extended the laptop's lifespan.

   同义词augmentationenhancementimprovementmodernizationretrofitupdate

6. B1formal

   The act of improving something, especially machinery, by raising it to a higher grade through additions or replacements.

   升级

   • The upgrade of the factory equipment increased productivity.
   • They completed the upgrade of the entire network system.
   • The upgrade involved replacing old parts with new ones.

   同义词augmentationenhancementimprovementmodernizationoverhaulupdate

   反义词degradationdowngraderegressionworsening

• 动词，表示将某物提升到更高的标准、改善其质量或安装新版本。

A verb used to indicate the act of raising something to a higher standard, improving its quality, or installing a newer version.

1. Rate higher; raise in value or esteemB2formal

   To increase the rating, value, or status of something or someone.

   提升

   • The critic upgraded the restaurant's rating after the renovation.
   • The company upgraded her position to senior manager.
   • They upgraded the software to a premium version.

   同义词advanceboostelevateenhanceexaltpromoteraise

   反义词belittledegradedemeandevaluedisparagedowngrade

2. Improve what was old or outdatedB1formal

   To replace or enhance something with a newer, better, or more advanced version.

   升级

   • We need to upgrade our computer system to handle the new software.
   • He upgraded his phone to the latest model.
   • The factory upgraded its machinery to increase efficiency.

   同义词enhanceimprovemodernizeoverhaulrefreshrefurbishrenovaterevampupdate

   反义词downgraderegressworsen

3. Give a promotion to or assign to a higher positionB2formal

   To promote someone to a more important role or job.

   升职

   • The board decided to upgrade her to vice president.
   • He was upgraded from team leader to department head.
   • They upgraded several employees after the restructuring.

   同义词advanceelevatemove uppromoteraise

   反义词degradedemotedowngradereduce

4. Get better travel conditionsB1informal

   To obtain a more comfortable or luxurious class of travel, such as from economy to business class.

   升舱

   • She managed to upgrade to first class using her frequent flyer miles.
   • He upgraded his seat on the train to a sleeper cabin.
   • They upgraded their hotel room to a suite for the anniversary.

   同义词bump upmove up

5. Give better travel conditions toB2formal

   To provide someone with a more comfortable or luxurious travel experience.

   升舱

   • The airline upgraded all passengers to business class due to overbooking.
   • The travel agent upgraded them to a deluxe package.
   • The hotel upgraded their reservation to a penthouse suite.

   同义词advancebumpelevatepromote

   反义词downgrade