configured

IPA/kənˈfɪɡ.ər/
KK[kənfˈɪɡjɚd]IPA/kənˈfɪɡ.jɚ/

configured — verb

  • configuredpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • configureds3rd person singular
  • configureding-ing form
  • configurededpast simple

1. to arrange the parts or pieces of something into a particular shape, pattern, or

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to arrange the parts or pieces of something into a particular shape, pattern, or system

例句

William configured the hotel lobby with separate seating areas for guests.

configure + with + noun phrase for arrangement

The new classroom was configured in a U-shape so students could see each other.

passive: be configured in + shape

同義詞
  • arrange

    more general; does not emphasise deliberate structural fitting

  • set up

    more common in everyday speech; can mean putting something in working order

  • organize

    focuses on creating order or system, less physical than configure

  • structure

    emphasises the overall framework rather than individual parts

反義詞
  • disarrange

    to make something untidy or out of order

文法句型

be configured as/in + noun phrase

configure something + with + noun phrase

configure something + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Often used in the passive form (be configured) when describing the resulting arrangement rather than the act of arranging.

常見錯誤

❌I configured the meeting for next Tuesday.
✅I arranged the meeting for next Tuesday.
💡'configure' is used for physical or structural arrangement, not social events.

2. to adjust the settings of a computer system, program, or device so that it works

2.動詞及物B1
釋義

to adjust the settings of a computer system, program, or device so that it works the way you want it to

例句

Gabriela configured the new laptop to connect to the company's secure network.

configure + device + to-infinitive for purpose

Ritu spent about twenty minutes configuring the accounting software for the team.

同義詞
  • set up

    more general; can mean installing a device for first use, not just adjusting settings

  • customize

    focuses on adapting to personal preferences rather than functional settings

  • adjust

    broader; can mean making small changes without a full setup process

  • tune

    usually implies fine adjustments for optimal performance

文法句型

configure + device/system/software + to-infinitive

configure + noun phrase + for + noun phrase

常見錯誤

❌I configured the computer to go faster.
✅I configured the computer for better performance.
💡'configure' works best with a clear setting or purpose rather than a vague outcome.