Word · Frequency #22395
updating
更新;现代化
the act of changing something to make it more current or modern, often by adding new information
- 1.
The act by which something is updated.
更新的行为;更新。
更新的行为;更新。
In use
The updating of the computer system will happen on Friday night.
He explained that the updating of the map would be finished soon.
The constant updating of the dictionary keeps it useful for learners.
the updating of sth
这是名词 updating 最常见的搭配,用 of 引出被更新的对象。
The updating of the database is done automatically.
数据库的更新是自动完成的。
updating sth
updating 作为动名词/名词性用法,后面可以直接接宾语。
Updating the files took the whole afternoon.
更新这些文件花了整个下午。
sth needs updating
need 后接动名词 updating,表示“需要被更新”,用主动形式表达被动含义。
The address list needs updating.
地址列表需要更新。
Common mistakes
The updating of the files are quick.The updating of the files is quick.
主语 the updating 是单数名词,谓语动词应与主语一致,用 is;files 是介词 of 的宾语,不影响谓语。
The updating for the system was completed yesterday.The updating of the system was completed yesterday.
updating 表示“对……的更新”时,被更新的对象要用介词 of 引出;for 表示目的,语义不符。
Connections
Collocations
- automatic updating
- 自动更新
- The app has an automatic updating feature.这个应用程序具有自动更新功能。
- regular updating
- 定期更新
- Regular updating keeps the software secure.定期更新可使软件保持安全。
- data updating
- 数据更新
- The system performs data updating every night.系统每晚进行数据更新。
- software updating
- 软件更新
- Software updating is part of the maintenance routine.软件更新是维护工作的一部分。
- process of updating
- 更新过程
- The process of updating took about ten minutes.更新过程花了大约十分钟。
Synonyms
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想 up(向上)+ dating(日期):把日期往上拨到最新,就是在“更新/使现代化”。
Context & Register
语域:neutral 常见场景:software development、data management、workplace documentation 该词作名词时通常用于中性语体,多用于技术文档、工作流程说明等场合;在口语中也会出现,但不如书面语典型。
Pronunciation & Spelling
真正押韵(重读元音及之后相同):dating /ˈdeɪtɪŋ/、creating /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/、debating /dɪˈbeɪtɪŋ/、translating /trænzˈleɪtɪŋ/、awaiting /əˈweɪtɪŋ/ 都以 /eɪtɪŋ/ 结尾;其中 dating 与 updating /ʌpˈdeɪtɪŋ/ 的最后音节完全相同。注意拼写相似的 upgrading /ˌʌpˈɡreɪdɪŋ/ 以 -grading 结尾,读音为 /ɡreɪdɪŋ/,与 updating 的 /deɪtɪŋ/ 不同,并不押韵。
Learn the forms together
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Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.