configured

IPA/kənˈfɪɡ.ər/
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configured — 動詞

  • 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

配置；布局

將部件以特定形式排列

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.

William 將飯店大廳配置成數個獨立座位區供客人使用。

configure + with + noun phrase for arrangement

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

新教室被配置成 U 字形，讓學生可以互相看見。

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

設定；設置

調整電腦或軟體設定

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.

Gabriela 將新筆電設定為連接到公司的安全網路。

configure + device + to-infinitive for purpose

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

Ritu 花了約二十分鐘為團隊設定會計軟體。

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.