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modernize

/ˈmɒdənaɪz/ /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/

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To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.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 school modernized its computer lab by installing new, faster computers. "
学校通过安装更快的新电脑，把计算机实验室现代化了。
technology industry business economy

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modernized verb

/ˈmɑdərnaɪzd/ /ˈmɒdənaɪzd/

现代化，更新换代。

"The school modernized its library by adding computers and online resources. "

学校通过增添电脑和在线资源，实现了图书馆的现代化改造。

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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。

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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。

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outdated adjective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"His outdated wordprocessing software could not read the files I sent."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

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computers noun

/kəmˈpjuːtəs/ /kəmˈpjutɚs/

计算员，运算员

"Before electronic calculators, large organizations employed many computers who calculated numbers for tables and charts by hand. "

在电子计算器出现之前，大型机构雇佣了许多计算员，他们手工计算数据来制作表格和图表。

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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。

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installing verb

/ɪnˈstɔːlɪŋ/ /ɪnˈstɑːlɪŋ/

安装，装设，设立。

""She is installing the new software on her computer." "

她正在她的电脑上安装新的软件。

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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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furniture noun

/ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪtʃɚ/

家具，陈设。

"A chair is furniture. Sofas are also furniture."

椅子是家具。沙发也是家具。

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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。

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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。