新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

installation

英  [ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • installations

    1[U 不可数名词] 安装

    The installation of a piece of equipment, is the act of putting it somewhere so that it is ready to be used.

    双语例句

    例:

    Hundreds of lives could be saved if the installation of alarms was more widespread.

    如果警报器的安装范围广泛些,成百上千人的生命就可能获救。

    2[U 不可数名词] 任命仪式 , 就职仪式

    The installation of a person in a new job or important position is a special ceremony where they are officially given the job or position.

    双语例句

    例:

    He sent a letter inviting Naomi to attend his installation as chief of his tribe.

    他给娜奥米寄了封信,邀请她来参加他就任部落酋长的仪式。

    3[C 可数名词] 设备处

    An installation is a place that contains equipment and machinery that are being used for a particular purpose.

    双语例句

    例:

    The building was turned into a secret military installation.

    该楼被改建成一个秘密军事设施处。

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