好词典

upgrades

UK //ˈʌpɡreɪdz//US //ˈʌpɡreɪdz//

词源

源自英语 'up-'(向上)和 'grade'(等级),字面意思是“提升等级”。

noun

❶ 指对设备、系统或服务的改进或提升,通常是为了提高性能、功能或用户体验。

“The new software upgrades include better security features.”

(新的软件升级包含了更好的安全功能。)

“The airline offers free upgrades to first class for frequent flyers.”

(航空公司为常旅客提供免费升级到头等舱的服务。)

同义词:improvements, enhancements, updates

verb

❶ 指对某物进行改进或提升,使其性能或功能更好。

“She upgraded her computer to a newer model.”

(她把电脑升级到了更新的型号。)

“They are planning to upgrade the office network next month.”

(他们计划下个月升级办公室的网络。)

同义词:improve, enhance, modernize

常见短语

free upgrades — 指无需额外付费即可获得的改进或提升服务,常见于酒店、航班或电子产品。

“Loyal customers often receive free upgrades as a reward.”

(忠诚客户通常会获得免费升级作为奖励。)

system upgrades — 指对计算机系统或软件进行的改进,通常是为了修复漏洞或增加新功能。

“The IT department scheduled system upgrades for the weekend.”

(IT部门安排在周末进行系统升级。)