updated
/ʌpˈdeɪtɪd/ (US) · /ʌpˈdeɪtɪd/ (UK) · /ˈʌp.deɪt/ (US) · /ˈʌp.deɪt/ (UK)
updated — 動詞
- updatebase form
- updatesthird-person singular
- updatingpresent participle
- updatedpast tense
- updatedpast participle
- updateds3rd person singular
- updateding-ing form
- updatededpast simple
1. to change something by adding the newest information or making it look more curr
更新
加入最新資訊或改成現代樣式
to change something by adding the newest information or making it look more current, so it works better for today's use.
The school updated its computer lab with new machines last summer.
學校去年夏天更新了電腦教室的設備，添購了新機器。
passive alternative: the lab was updated
Ava updated her kitchen by replacing the old cabinets and countertops.
Ava 更換了舊的櫥櫃和流理台，把廚房翻新了一番。
The company plans to update its website with a fresh design and faster loading times.
公司計畫更新網站，加入更現代的設計並加快載入速度。
Camille updated her address book after so many friends had moved to new homes.
Camille 更新了她的通訊錄，因為許多朋友都搬了新家。
The library updated its catalog system so members can search for books online.
圖書館更新了目錄系統，讓會員可以在線上搜尋書籍。
- neglect
failure to maintain or keep current
文法句型
update + object (the thing being modernized)
用法筆記
The direct object is typically a system, document, tool, place, or piece of equipment — not a person. The person sense is covered by the INFORM sense below.
常見錯誤
2. to tell someone the latest news or details about something that has happened or
告知
提供某人最新消息或資訊
to tell someone the latest news or details about something that has happened or changed.
The nurse called to update the family about the patient's condition after surgery.
護士打電話告知家屬，病人在手術後的狀況。
update + person + about + topic
Gabriel updated his manager on the project's progress during the morning meeting.
Gabriel 在晨會上向主管報告了專案的最新進度。
update + person + on + topic
Tariq sent an email to update all team members about the changed deadline for the report.
Tariq 寄了一封電子郵件，通知所有團隊成員截止日期已更改。
The news channel updates its viewers every hour with the latest traffic reports from around the city.
新聞頻道每小時為觀眾播報最新的城市交通狀況。
文法句型
update + person + on/about + topic
用法筆記
When the receiver of information is a person, the topic follows a preposition (on or about). The 'on' variant is slightly more common in professional contexts.
常見錯誤
updated — 名詞
- updatedsingular
- updatesingular
- updatesplural
1. the process or action of changing something to make it more modern or to include
更新作業
更新或修改的過程或行為
the process or action of changing something to make it more modern or to include the latest information.
The update of the hospital's record system took the IT team several months to complete.
醫院病歷系統的更新作業花了 IT 團隊好幾個月的時間才完成。
the update of + object (the thing being updated)
Nadia handled the update of all employee profiles in the company database before the new policy took effect.
Nadia 在新政策生效前，負責更新公司資料庫中所有員工的檔案。
Regular update of your antivirus software helps keep your computer safe from new threats.
定期更新防毒軟體有助於保護電腦免受新型威脅的侵害。
The update of the city's public transport map was long overdue according to local commuters.
當地通勤族認為，該市的大眾運輸路線圖早就該更新了。
- revision
suggests careful correction and improvement of written or documented material
- modernization
emphasizes bringing something up to current standards or styles
- neglect
the state of not being maintained or kept current
文法句型
the update of + object
2. the most recent information about a situation, event, or subject that tells you
最新消息
關於某事物最新變化的資訊
the most recent information about a situation, event, or subject that tells you what has changed since the last report.
The morning news gives a brief update on the key events happening around the world today.
早間新聞會簡要報導當天世界各地發生的重大事件。
collocation: give an update on
Lucía called her mother for an update on how the family reunion went last weekend.
Lucía 打電話給母親，想知道上週末的家庭聚會辦得如何。
collocation: for an update on
The coach provided a quick update on the injured player's recovery progress before the match.
教練在賽前簡短說明了一下受傷球員的復原進度。
Asher checked the stock market update before deciding which shares to buy or sell.
Asher 在決定買賣哪些股票之前，先查看了一下股市的最新行情。
文法句型
an update on + topic
give someone an update
用法筆記
Often used in the fixed phrase 'give someone an update on something'. The topic is typically introduced by the preposition 'on' or 'about'.
常見錯誤
3. a new version of a product, document, piece of software, or publication that con
新版
包含最新更改的版本
a new version of a product, document, piece of software, or publication that contains the most recent changes, improvements, or additions.
The latest update of the editing software includes several new tools for video creators.
這套編輯軟體的最新版本為影片創作者加入了幾項新工具。
collocation: latest update of
Jude downloaded the update to his phone's operating system and noticed a smoother performance right away.
Jude 下載了手機作業系統的更新檔，發現效能立刻變得更流暢了。
update to + product
The school issued an update to the student handbook with new rules about using mobile phones in class.
學校發布了學生手冊的更新版，針對上課使用手機制定了新規定。
Evelyn bought the newest update of the travel guide before her trip to Japan this spring.
Evelyn 買了最新版的旅遊指南，準備今年春天去日本時使用。
文法句型
an update to + product/software
the latest update
用法筆記
Common in technology contexts for software releases, but also used for revised documents, guides, or official publications.