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installation

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Technology, Industry, Military
in·stal·la·tion /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/ ●●○ noun  1 [uncountable]TPUT when someone fits a piece of equipment somewhere 安装 the installation and maintenance of alarm systems 警报系统的安装和维护2 [countable]T a piece of equipment that has been fitted in its place 装置,设备 The whole computer installation was nearly new. 整套电脑设备几乎是全新的。3 [countable]TIPM a place where industrial or military equipment, machinery etc has been put 〔工业或军事〕设施 nuclear installations 核设施4. [countable] a piece of modern art which can include objects, light, sound etc 现代雕塑装置〔除物体外还包括光、声等〕5 [uncountable] formalSSOBO the ceremony of putting someone in an important job or position 就职仪式 the installation of the new bishop 新主教的就职仪式
Examples from the Corpus
installationThe bombing raids targeted military installations.the installation of a security systemSurround-sound capabilities can be added to older video installations.
From Longman Business Dictionaryinstallationin‧stal‧la‧tion /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/ noun1[countable] a building containing industrial or military equipment and machineslarge industrial installationsThey targeted their attacks on government installations.2[uncountable] when a new piece of equipment is installed somewhereThey had allowed $2.7 million for installation of a new computer system.3[uncountable] when a new program is put into a computerthe installation of new anti-virus software
in·stal·la·tion nounChineseSyllable
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installation
installation /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/ noun
1. [uncountable] when someone fits a piece of equipment somewhere:
    the installation and maintenance of alarm systems
2. [countable] a piece of equipment that has been fitted in its place:
    The whole computer installation was nearly new.
3. [countable] a place where industrial or military equipment, machinery etc has been put:
    nuclear installations
4. [countable] a piece of modern art which can include objects, light, sound etc
5. [uncountable] formal the ceremony of putting someone in an important job or position:
    the installation of the new bishop


in·stal·la·tionBrE /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃn/ 🔊NAmE /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃn/ 🔊 noun [uncountable, countable] the act of fixing equipment or furniture in position so that it can be used 安装;设置installation costs安装费Installation of the new system will take several days. 新系统的安装需要几天时间。🔊🔊 [countable] a piece of equipment or machinery that has been fixed in position so that it can be used 安装的设备(或机器)a heating installation供暖装置 [countable] a place where specialist equipment is kept and used 设施a military installation军事设施 [uncountable] the act of placing sb in a new position of authority, often with a ceremony 就职;就职仪式the installation of the new vice chancellor新任校长的就职 [countable] (art 美术) a piece of modern sculpture that is made using sound, light, etc. as well as objects 现代雕塑装置(除物体外用声、光等元素)