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upgrade

/ˈʌpɡreɪd/

An upgrade is a change that makes a machine or system better or more modern. It often refers to a new version of software or a better piece of hardware for a computer.

例文

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1

I need a phone upgrade because my old one is slow.

I need a phone upgrade because my old one is slow.

2

The office will receive a security upgrade next month.

The office will receive a security upgrade next month.

3

Check out my new PC upgrade!

Check out my new PC upgrade!

語族

名詞
upgrade
Verb
upgrade
形容詞
upgraded
関連
upgrader
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Up' (higher) and 'Grade' (level). You are moving to a higher level!

クイックテスト

My computer is very old; I think it is time for an _______.

正解!

正解は: upgrade

例文

1

I need a phone upgrade because my old one is slow.

everyday

I need a phone upgrade because my old one is slow.

2

The office will receive a security upgrade next month.

formal

The office will receive a security upgrade next month.

3

Check out my new PC upgrade!

informal

Check out my new PC upgrade!

4

The upgrade of the laboratory equipment improved the results.

academic

The upgrade of the laboratory equipment improved the results.

5

Our manager approved the software upgrade for all employees.

business

Our manager approved the software upgrade for all employees.

語族

名詞
upgrade
Verb
upgrade
形容詞
upgraded
関連
upgrader

よく使う組み合わせ

software upgrade software upgrade
get an upgrade get an upgrade
major upgrade major upgrade
free upgrade free upgrade
system upgrade system upgrade

よく使うフレーズ

worth the upgrade

worth the upgrade

flight upgrade

flight upgrade

room upgrade

room upgrade

よく混同される語

upgrade vs update

An update usually fixes small bugs or adds small features, while an upgrade is a major change or a completely new version.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'upgrade' when you are talking about moving to a higher level of quality or a more powerful version of something.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'update' when they mean they bought a completely new, better device. Use 'upgrade' for a better model.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Up' (higher) and 'Grade' (level). You are moving to a higher level!

📖

語源

From the English words 'up' and 'grade' (step), first used in the 19th century to describe a rising slope on a road.

文法パターン

Countable noun: 'an upgrade', 'two upgrades' Often used with verbs: 'get', 'need', 'receive', or 'offer' Can be used as a noun-adjunct: 'upgrade kit'
🌍

文化的な背景

In the travel industry (flights and hotels), a 'free upgrade' is a very popular and lucky event where a customer gets a better service for no extra cost.

クイックテスト

My computer is very old; I think it is time for an _______.

正解!

正解は: upgrade

Technologyの関連語

laptop

A1

A laptop is a portable personal computer that is small and light enough to be used on a person's lap. It combines a screen, keyboard, and processor into one battery-powered unit that you can carry easily.

screen

A1

A screen is the flat surface on an electronic device, such as a television, computer, or smartphone, where images and information are displayed. It is the part of the hardware that the user looks at to interact with the device.

keyboard

A1

A keyboard is an input device consisting of a set of keys that you press to type letters, numbers, and symbols into a computer. It is also a musical instrument that looks like a piano and produces electronic sounds.

mouse

A1

A small device that you move with your hand to control the cursor on a computer screen. It allows users to select, click, and drag items by pressing buttons on its surface.

headphones

A1

Headphones are a pair of small speakers that you wear over or inside your ears to listen to music or sound without other people hearing it. They are commonly used with phones, computers, and music players.

speaker

A1

A speaker is an electronic device that converts electrical signals into audible sound. It is used to listen to music, voices, or other sounds from computers, phones, or home entertainment systems.

website

A1

A website is a collection of connected pages on the internet that contains information about a person, company, or subject. You use a web browser like Chrome or Safari to visit a website and read its content.

search

A1

A search is the act of looking for something or someone carefully. In technology, it refers to using a computer program or website to find specific information or files.

download

A1

A computer file that has been moved from the internet or a larger system to a smaller device like a computer or phone. It can also refer to the process of transferring this data from one place to another.

click

A1

A click is the short, sharp sound made when a computer mouse button is pressed. It also refers to the physical action of pressing a button on a digital device to select or activate something on a screen.

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