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单词 upgrade
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Definition of upgrade in English:

upgrade

verbʌpˈɡreɪdˈəpˌɡreɪd
[with object]
  • 1Raise (something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components.

    the cost of upgrading each workstation is around £300
    Example sentencesExamples
    • They suspect staff of advising customers to make false claims to replace and upgrade old phones.
    • All we're asking for is one-time help to upgrade our barns and equipment and increase the size of our herds.
    • We understand many companies are focusing on upgrading systems rather than replacing them.
    • The club will now embark on a massive fund raising drive to upgrade the club to modern day standards.
    • Another task is to upgrade Internet, computer and telephone equipment.
    • The renovations also provided the opportunity to upgrade the fire detection system.
    • For better growing conditions, soil can be improved by adding upgraded black peat.
    • Now committed players at the club have been asked to raise funds to replace and upgrade the facilities and the squad is to help build the uninsured structures.
    • The programme aimed to upgrade living conditions and improve economic development in the township.
    • The clinic's objective is to upgrade the facility and improve the building.
    • The process of improving and upgrading your home is not fun at all.
    • All proceeds from the night will go towards the cost of upgrading the equipment in the playground.
    • Mr Murto said that the rehabilitation was undertaken to improve and upgrade electricity distribution in the city.
    • Since then proprietors have upgraded their safety standards, Tipton said.
    • Prior to the visit major upgrading work was carried out on the local park and approach roads to Dunmore East.
    • The company will install reception facilities and container stacking equipment and upgrade the computer system.
    • Make sure you can upgrade your computer's memory as and when required.
    • It is hoped that safety at the existing pelican crossing can be improved as facilities are upgraded.
    • It is aimed at raising much-needed funds to upgrade the zoo's facilities and to improve the welfare of all its animals.
    • The Council appears to be powerless to do anything to improve or upgrade them, said Mr Stanley.
    Synonyms
    improve, better, make better, ameliorate, reform, enhance, add to, customize, touch up
    rehabilitate, refurbish, recondition, modernize, update, bring up to date, renovate, redecorate, revamp, restore, remodel, redo, brighten up, spruce up
    North American bring up to code
    informal do up, fix up
    1. 1.1 Raise (an employee) to a higher grade or rank.
      he will be upgraded from an Undersecretary to a seat at the cabinet table
      Example sentencesExamples
      • She has been upgraded to the advanced level which she is, naturally, absolutely thrilled about.
      • Sgt Vernon attended the open series and was upgraded to Level Six international level referee.
      Synonyms
      promote, give a higher rank to, place in a higher rank, give promotion to, give a higher position to, elevate, advance, move up, raise, lift, boost, improve the position/status of, aggrandize, exalt
      informal kick upstairs
      archaic prefer
nounˈʌpɡreɪdˈəpˌɡreɪd
  • 1An act of upgrading something.

    a room upgrade from a twin to a duplex suite
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Hotels might be willing to give you breakfast, a round of golf or a room upgrade.
    • The upgrades include work to waiting rooms, toilets and shelters as well as CCTV at some stations including Ingatestone.
    • He could pay his crew's salary for five years with the rest and still have room for system upgrades.
    • A series of upgrades at the hotel have included a new sauna and steam room, new carpet in the gym and new furniture in the pub and Salingers restaurant.
    • The offer entitles readers to a complimentary upgrade of room, from a standard double to a Hallmark / Delux room.
    • While certain rooms could do with a decorative upgrade, this is a very impressive property in a convenient location.
    • But as Samuel spoke of upgrades, he stopped short of plans for room expansion.
    • Silver, Gold and Premier Card holders receive all these benefits plus discounted room rates, upgrades and late check-out.
    • Well, I thought you might have got a room upgrade.
    • The Jaywick Action Group, set up last year to call for upgrades to roads, lighting and infrastructure as well as a crack down on crime, has also taken a series of photographs highlighting the main issues they face.
    • If the Executive is determined to spend extra money on roads, it should be spent on essential upgrades and good quality long-term maintenance work and not on more damaging and unsustainable new roads.
    • The fact the Durham University site already had its own changing rooms helped to keep the cost of the upgrade down.
    • The rate was $120 a night, and we got a free upgrade to a larger room for booking over the Internet.
    • Although there is no specific date for the speed upgrade, the technology will be fully in place this fall.
    • Most hotels are offering added value to customers in the form of complimentary room upgrades, treatments, facilities and services.
    • A key feature of the upgrade is the restoration of the original twin ponds.
    • I will move out a week later and Bryn will get the best upgrade possible, from the smallest room to the second-biggest but most sunny room.
    • A manager will often offer an upgrade, such as a room with a view, to keep guests happy.
    • On one or two occasions Qantas ground staff have gone out of their way to rearrange my travel when bad weather messed up flight schedules in Europe, giving me some much appreciated free upgrades in the process.
    • They have already built up an ever-growing database of fans - including details of more than 2,000 young supporters - who will no doubt benefit from these upgrades.
    1. 1.1 An improved or more modern version of something, especially a piece of computing equipment.
      check that the upgrade is installed and performing correctly
      Example sentencesExamples
      • To fix the bugs, Cisco is offering free software upgrades for various versions of its operating system, all of which are affected by the problem.
      • People change jobs as often as Microsoft launches a software upgrade.

Phrases

  • on the upgrade

    • Improving; progressing.

      the horse gained his first win and is clearly very much on the upgrade
      Example sentencesExamples
      • It isn't often that tough races like this are won in such style, but Deerpark scored in a manner which would indicate he is rapidly on the upgrade.
      • Frankies Dream's credentials are less obvious, although he is clearly on the upgrade.
      • But preference is for Shackleton, who looked to be rapidly on the upgrade when cruising to a 12 lengths victory at Clonmel.
      • Already proven on this course, Manbow went down fighting at Sandown last time in a performance which confirmed him to be still on the upgrade.
      • Still on the upgrade, Lets Roll should relish tomorrow's extra furlong.
      • The six-year-old has won his last two races in the style of a reformed character and his five lengths success over Rudi's Pleasure at Cheltenham last time confirmed him to be a horse on the upgrade.
      • Alec Stewart's filly, still very much on the upgrade after only three races, boasts an excellent chance of doubling her score under Richard Hills.
      • The horse, however, is on the upgrade and has to be supported.
      • Certainly, he looked a horse rapidly on the upgrade at Leopardstown at Christmas.
      • This horse, still on the upgrade, will not be beaten without a fight.

Derivatives

  • upgradeability

  • noun
    • If you care about upgradeability to prolong the lifespan of your investment, then a desktop PC is a smarter choice for you.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Graphics upgradability sounds more useful than it really is.
      • Its medium-sized case has some space for upgrading and offers a fair balance between size and upgradeability.
      • Check whether the computer comes with all the necessary options, support for upgradeability and extra slots for memory and other add-on cards.
      • While upgradeability wasn't a primary concern, knowing that it can be greatly expanded in the future adds definite value.
  • upgradeable

  • adjectiveʌpˈɡreɪdəb(ə)l
    • The system adopted by banks should be robust, scalable and upgradable, he added.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Flat Out is a car racing game in which you can choose one of 16 upgradeable cars to compete in one of 45 competitions.
      • Still, it would be nice if the memory were upgradeable.
      • He says that all of his existing houses are upgradable to the passive house standard.
      • Laptops, which take a beating and aren't very upgradeable, don't last as long as desktop machines, and they also demand a price premium - those are two reasons why manufacturers push them more than they used to.
  • upgrader

  • noun
    • I rarely buy a ‘better’ version of something I already have… I'm a very suspicious upgrader, even when it comes to software.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • At the very least, we expect it to ship in time to get on Windows XP upgraders ' shopping lists.
      • There are many options for the upgrader, and it ultimately depends on how much money you have to spend.
      • He just wishes the upgraders had also divided his bathroom into two sections so that he could have one separate from his wife.
      • I find myself standing around the gate listening to the agent telling everyone who is standing by, waiting to pay for a first-class upgrade, to get on the plane because the first class cabin is already full with other upgraders.

Rhymes

abrade, afraid, aid, aide, ambuscade, arcade, balustrade, barricade, Belgrade, blade, blockade, braid, brigade, brocade, cannonade, carronade, cascade, cavalcade, cockade, colonnade, crusade, dissuade, downgrade, enfilade, esplanade, evade, fade, fusillade, glade, grade, grenade, grillade, handmade, harlequinade, homemade, invade, jade, lade, laid, lemonade, limeade, made, maid, man-made, marinade, masquerade, newlaid, orangeade, paid, palisade, parade, pasquinade, persuade, pervade, raid, serenade, shade, Sinéad, staid, stockade, stock-in-trade, suede, tailor-made, they'd, tirade, trade, Ubaid, underpaid, undismayed, unplayed, unsprayed, unswayed, upbraid, wade
 
 

Definition of upgrade in US English:

upgrade

verbˈəpˌɡreɪd
[with object]
  • 1Raise (something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components.

    the cost of upgrading each workstation is around $300
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The process of improving and upgrading your home is not fun at all.
    • They suspect staff of advising customers to make false claims to replace and upgrade old phones.
    • Another task is to upgrade Internet, computer and telephone equipment.
    • All proceeds from the night will go towards the cost of upgrading the equipment in the playground.
    • The programme aimed to upgrade living conditions and improve economic development in the township.
    • All we're asking for is one-time help to upgrade our barns and equipment and increase the size of our herds.
    • Mr Murto said that the rehabilitation was undertaken to improve and upgrade electricity distribution in the city.
    • Prior to the visit major upgrading work was carried out on the local park and approach roads to Dunmore East.
    • Now committed players at the club have been asked to raise funds to replace and upgrade the facilities and the squad is to help build the uninsured structures.
    • Since then proprietors have upgraded their safety standards, Tipton said.
    • We understand many companies are focusing on upgrading systems rather than replacing them.
    • For better growing conditions, soil can be improved by adding upgraded black peat.
    • The Council appears to be powerless to do anything to improve or upgrade them, said Mr Stanley.
    • The clinic's objective is to upgrade the facility and improve the building.
    • It is aimed at raising much-needed funds to upgrade the zoo's facilities and to improve the welfare of all its animals.
    • It is hoped that safety at the existing pelican crossing can be improved as facilities are upgraded.
    • Make sure you can upgrade your computer's memory as and when required.
    • The company will install reception facilities and container stacking equipment and upgrade the computer system.
    • The club will now embark on a massive fund raising drive to upgrade the club to modern day standards.
    • The renovations also provided the opportunity to upgrade the fire detection system.
    Synonyms
    improve, better, make better, ameliorate, reform, enhance, add to, customize, touch up
    1. 1.1 Raise (an employee) to a higher grade or rank.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • She has been upgraded to the advanced level which she is, naturally, absolutely thrilled about.
      • Sgt Vernon attended the open series and was upgraded to Level Six international level referee.
      Synonyms
      promote, give a higher rank to, place in a higher rank, give promotion to, give a higher position to, elevate, advance, move up, raise, lift, boost, improve the position of, improve the status of, aggrandize, exalt
nounˈəpˌɡreɪd
  • 1An act of upgrading something.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • They have already built up an ever-growing database of fans - including details of more than 2,000 young supporters - who will no doubt benefit from these upgrades.
    • Although there is no specific date for the speed upgrade, the technology will be fully in place this fall.
    • While certain rooms could do with a decorative upgrade, this is a very impressive property in a convenient location.
    • A series of upgrades at the hotel have included a new sauna and steam room, new carpet in the gym and new furniture in the pub and Salingers restaurant.
    • Most hotels are offering added value to customers in the form of complimentary room upgrades, treatments, facilities and services.
    • I will move out a week later and Bryn will get the best upgrade possible, from the smallest room to the second-biggest but most sunny room.
    • Well, I thought you might have got a room upgrade.
    • Silver, Gold and Premier Card holders receive all these benefits plus discounted room rates, upgrades and late check-out.
    • A manager will often offer an upgrade, such as a room with a view, to keep guests happy.
    • On one or two occasions Qantas ground staff have gone out of their way to rearrange my travel when bad weather messed up flight schedules in Europe, giving me some much appreciated free upgrades in the process.
    • The rate was $120 a night, and we got a free upgrade to a larger room for booking over the Internet.
    • He could pay his crew's salary for five years with the rest and still have room for system upgrades.
    • If the Executive is determined to spend extra money on roads, it should be spent on essential upgrades and good quality long-term maintenance work and not on more damaging and unsustainable new roads.
    • The Jaywick Action Group, set up last year to call for upgrades to roads, lighting and infrastructure as well as a crack down on crime, has also taken a series of photographs highlighting the main issues they face.
    • The fact the Durham University site already had its own changing rooms helped to keep the cost of the upgrade down.
    • But as Samuel spoke of upgrades, he stopped short of plans for room expansion.
    • A key feature of the upgrade is the restoration of the original twin ponds.
    • Hotels might be willing to give you breakfast, a round of golf or a room upgrade.
    • The offer entitles readers to a complimentary upgrade of room, from a standard double to a Hallmark / Delux room.
    • The upgrades include work to waiting rooms, toilets and shelters as well as CCTV at some stations including Ingatestone.
    1. 1.1 An improved or more modern version of something, especially a piece of computing equipment.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • People change jobs as often as Microsoft launches a software upgrade.
      • To fix the bugs, Cisco is offering free software upgrades for various versions of its operating system, all of which are affected by the problem.

Phrases

  • on the upgrade

    • Improving; progressing.

      Example sentencesExamples
      • It isn't often that tough races like this are won in such style, but Deerpark scored in a manner which would indicate he is rapidly on the upgrade.
      • Frankies Dream's credentials are less obvious, although he is clearly on the upgrade.
      • Certainly, he looked a horse rapidly on the upgrade at Leopardstown at Christmas.
      • Alec Stewart's filly, still very much on the upgrade after only three races, boasts an excellent chance of doubling her score under Richard Hills.
      • Already proven on this course, Manbow went down fighting at Sandown last time in a performance which confirmed him to be still on the upgrade.
      • The six-year-old has won his last two races in the style of a reformed character and his five lengths success over Rudi's Pleasure at Cheltenham last time confirmed him to be a horse on the upgrade.
      • Still on the upgrade, Lets Roll should relish tomorrow's extra furlong.
      • This horse, still on the upgrade, will not be beaten without a fight.
      • The horse, however, is on the upgrade and has to be supported.
      • But preference is for Shackleton, who looked to be rapidly on the upgrade when cruising to a 12 lengths victory at Clonmel.
 
 
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