/ɪnˈstɔ:l ||; ɪnˈstɔl/
(US also 美亦作 instal) verb [T]
1 to put a piece of equipment, etc in place so that it is ready to be used 安装:
We are waiting to have our new washing machine installed.我们正等着新洗衣机安装妥当。to install a computer system安装计算机系统 [SYN] put in 同义词为put in
2install sb (as sth) to put sb/sth or yourself in a position or place 安排…在某位置或地方;使就任;(接受)任命:
He was installed as President yesterday.他昨天就任总统。 ➔installation /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃn ||; ˌɪnstəˈleʃən/ noun [C,U]
a military/nuclear installation军事╱核设施the installation of a new chairman新主席的任命