install
verb [ T ] uk/ɪnˈstɔːl/ us/ɪnˈstɑːl/
(READY TO USE)
B1 安装
to put furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position and make it ready to use
The plumber is coming tomorrow to install the new washing machine. 水管工明天来安装新的洗衣机。
B1 computing specialized把…安装到计算机上
to put a computer program onto a computer so that the computer can use it
Andrew, can you help me install this software? 安德鲁，你能帮我安装这个软件吗？
- More examples
- We will install your washing machine free of charge/for free.
- They gave us a long spiel about why we needed to install double glazing in our house.
- It would cause a tremendous upheaval to install a different computer system.
- Local residents are asking for speed humps to be installed in their street.
- When we installed the central heating, we put a radiator in every room.
(GIVE JOB)
正式任命，使正式就职
to put someone in an important job or position
She has installed a couple of young academics as her advisers. 她任用几名年轻的大学教师作为顾问。
(PLACE)
install someone/yourself in/at somewhere UK 将（某人）／自己安顿在某处
to put someone/yourself in a comfortable position where you want to stay
He seems to have installed himself in your spare room for good! 看起来他要在你那间闲置的卧室里永远安顿下来了！
I was attracted by the idea of installing myself in a remote French village.
A woman in a red coat installed herself in the seat next to Donna.
The two scientists installed themselves in an underground laboratory.
We installed ourselves on the hotel terrace and ordered drinks.