update
verb [ T ] uk/ʌpˈdeɪt/ us/ʌpˈdeɪt/
B2 更新;使升级;使现代化
to make something more modern or suitable for use now by adding new information or changing its design
an updated version of the software 该软件的升级版
B1 为…提供最新信息
to give someone the most recent information
We'll update you on this news story throughout the day. 我们将全天向您报道该新闻事件的最新进展。
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- They've updated a lot of the entries in the most recent edition of the encyclopaedia.
- Their website is updated daily.
- Can you update me on progress so far?
- Do you have an updated version of the system?
- She spent several hours updating the mailing list.
update
noun [ C ] uk/ˈʌp.deɪt/ us/ˈʌp.deɪt/
B2 新信息，新情况;更新
an act of updating something or someone with new information
Jo's just doing an update on the mailing list. 乔正在更新邮寄名单。
I'll need regular updates on your progress. 我要定期了解你的最新进展。
B2 新型；新版
a new form of something that existed at an earlier time
It's an update of an old 60s movie. 它翻拍自一部60年代的老电影。
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- Can you give me an update on progress so far?
- Later in this bulletin we will be going over to our Westminster studio for an update on the situation.
- It's an update of a previous version of the software.
- Do you know whether it's possible to buy updates?
- a news update