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anti-virus software

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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ˌanti-ˈvirus ˌsoftware (also anti-virus program) noun [uncountable]  a type of software that looks for and removes viruses in programs and documents on your computer 杀毒软件 You need to update your anti-virus software regularly. 你需要定期更新杀毒软件。
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anti-virus softwareThese aren't really a type of virus; the name merely describes their extraordinary ability to hide from anti-virus software.Better yet, purchase and install a good anti-virus software program.Use a good anti-virus software program and update it regularly.One maker of anti-virus software estimated that as few as 60 hard drives were affected worldwide on Aug. 22.To their credit, some of the larger producers of anti-virus software gently downplayed the Hare threat.
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anti-virus software
ˌanti-ˈvirus ˌsoftware (also ˌanti-ˈvirus ˌprogram) noun [uncountable]
a type of software that looks for and removes viruses in programs and documents on your computer:
    You need to update your anti-virus software regularly.