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modernise

/ˈmɒdənaɪz/ /ˈmɑdənaɪz/

Meanings
verb

现代化，更新改造

To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.

Examples :

"The company decided to modernise its outdated computer system to improve efficiency. "
为了提高效率，这家公司决定对过时的电脑系统进行现代化改造。
technology industry business society architecture building

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

东西，事物

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

我朋友告诉我盒子里有东西，但我还不知道那是什么。

Illustration computer

computer noun

/kəmˈpjuːtə/ /kəmˈpjutɚ/

计算机，电脑。

"My uncle is a computer for our family; he's always calculating budgets and costs. "

我叔叔是我们家的活电脑，总是帮我们计算预算和开销。

Illustration appearance

appearance noun

/əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/

出现，显现

"His sudden appearance surprised me."

他突然的出现让我很惊讶。

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modernised adjective

/ˈmɒdənaɪzd/ /ˈmɑːdənaɪzd/

现代化了的，现代化的。

"The modernised kitchen now has stainless steel appliances and sleek countertops. "

现代化了的厨房现在有了不锈钢电器和光滑的台面。

Illustration outdated

outdated adjective

/aʊtˈdeɪtɪd/

过时的，落伍的。

"His outdated wordprocessing software could not read the files I sent."

他过时的文字处理软件打不开我发的文件。

Illustration efficiency

efficiency noun

/ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/

效率，效能

"The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable."

规划部门的工作效率实在太差了。

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function noun

/ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

功能，作用.

"The function of a school lunch is to provide students with nutrition. "

学校午餐的功能是为学生提供营养。

Illustration equipment

equipment noun

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

装备，配备

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

为了周末旅行的顺利进行，露营装备是必不可少的。

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increase noun

/ɪnˈkriːs/ /ˈɪŋkriːs/

增长，增加额。

"The increase in homework assignments this week was significant. "

这周的家庭作业量增长了很多。

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changing verb

/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

改变，变化。

"The tadpole changed into a frog.   Stock prices are constantly changing."

蝌蚪变成了青蛙。股票价格 постоянно在变化。

Illustration designs

designs noun

/dɪˈzaɪnz/

设计，方案

"The architect presented several designs for the new school building, each specifying materials and layouts that would meet the students' needs for learning and safety. "

建筑师展示了新学校大楼的几套设计方案，每套方案都详细说明了所用材料和布局，以满足学生们在学习和安全方面的需求。

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production noun

/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/

生产，制造。

"The widget making machine is being used for production now."

现在正在用这个小部件制造机进行生产。