Install



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 安装, 装置; 使就职
• ［英］ v. 安装, 装置 ( fix equipment etc)
• ［记］ in ( 进) +stall ( 放) -> 放进去 -> 安装
• ［同］ 派生词: installation ( n. 就职, 安装)

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French enstaller, installer, from Medieval Latin installare, from Latin in- + Medieval Latin stallum stall, from Old High German stal
• Date: 15th century
• 1.
  • a. to place in an office or dignity by seating in a stall or official seat
  • b. to induct into an office, rank, or order <installed the new president>
• 2. to establish in an indicated place, condition, or status <installing herself in front of the fireplace>
• 3. to set up for use or service <had an exhaust fan installed in the kitchen><install software>
• ? installer noun

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