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pro·gram1 /ˈprəʊɡræm $ ˈproʊ-/ ●●● W1 noun [countable]  1  TDa set of instructions given to a computer to make it perform an operation 〔计算机〕程序 a word-processing program 文字处理程序2. XXthe American spelling of programme programme的美式拼法n COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + programa computer programThe pictures were generated by a computer program.a software programa software program that aids in website designa spreadsheet program (=one that can do calculations with numbers)A spreadsheet program doesn't replace the traditional accounts package.a word processing program (=one that you use for writing documents)All word processing programs can check your spelling.an anti-virus programYou should update your anti-virus program regularly.verbswrite a programThey learned how to write their own programs.run a programYou have to input this information every time you run the program.use a programThe documentation explains how to use the program.load/install a program (=put it on your computer)Is that program installed on your computer?download a programYou can download the program and use it free of charge for 90 days.

Examples from the Corpus

program• For programmers to write Windows-based programs, they need to know about changes in the system well in advance.• The disk is not allowed access until it has been validated with the Disknet check program.• a circus program• a government program to feed the poor• Brian was able to get into a good nursing program.• "ER" is the most popular program on TV.• Square dancing is on tonight's program at the rec center.• the U.S. space program• the company's management training program• This only occurs when programs are written to take advantage of the co-processor.• In other words, what are the results of your program?

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program2 verb (programmed, programming) [transitive]  1  TDto give a computer a set of instructions that it can use to perform a particular operation 为〔计算机〕编写程序program something to do something attempts to program computers to produce and understand speech 编写程序让计算机生成并理解语言的尝试 Any large high-speed computer can be programmed to learn. 任何大型高速计算机都可以通过编程获得学习能力。2. XXthe American spelling of programme programme的美式拼法 → programmer→ See Verb table

Examples from the Corpus

program• Hal spends most of his time programming.• Java is a programming language that Sun unveiled last year.• It would also run on the Java programming language.• The computers have been programmed to automatically save whatever you're working on.• His most striking proposition to the lay reader is that human beings are genetically programmed to learn certain kinds of language.• The orchestra programs very little music by living composers.• Perhaps the most important change in Netscape Version 2 is its ability to run programs written in the Java programming language.program something to do something• I've programmed the VCR to record the 9 o'clock movie.From Longman Business Dictionaryprogrampro‧gram1 /ˈprəʊgræmˈproʊ-/ noun [countable]1COMPUTING (also computer program) a set of instructions used to make a computer perform a particular taskSYN SOFTWAREa maker of database programsYou can download the program from their website. → application program2American English an important plan that will be continued over a period of timeSYN BrE PROGRAMMEThe commission is in favour of the auto investment programs. → change program → employee assistance program → employee referral program → wellness programprogramprogram2 verb (programmed, programming) [transitive]1COMPUTING to put a set of instructions into a computer or other machine to make it perform a particular taskprogram something to do somethingThe computer is programmed to calculate the likely loss of revenue in various imaginary situations.2the American spelling of PROGRAMME→ See Verb tableOrigin program1 (1600-1700) French programme, from Greek, from prographein “to write before”

pro·gram1 noun →n COLLOCATIONS1program2 verbLDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable  

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pro‧gram¹ W1 /ˈprəʊɡræm $ ˈproʊ-/ noun [countable]1. a set of instructions given to a computer to make it perform an operation:
    a word processing program
2. the American spelling of programme
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + program
   ▪ a computer program The pictures were generated by a computer program.
   ▪ a software program a software program that aids in website design
   ▪ a spreadsheet program (=one that can do calculations with numbers) A spreadsheet program doesn't replace the traditional accounts package.
   ▪ a word processing program (=one that you use for writing documents) All word processing programs can check your spelling.
   ▪ an anti-virus program You should update your anti-virus program regularly.
■ verbs
   ▪ write a program They learned how to write their own programs.
   ▪ run a program You have to input this information every time you run the program.
   ▪ use a program The documentation explains how to use the program.
   ▪ load/install a program (=put it on your computer) Is that program installed on your computer?
   ▪ download a program You can download the program and use it free of charge for 90 days.

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program² verb (past tense and past participle programmed, present participle programming) [transitive]
1. to give a computer a set of instructions that it can use to perform a particular operation
    program something to do something
    attempts to program computers to produce and understand speech
    Any large high-speed computer can be programmed to learn.
2. the American spelling of programme
⇨ programmer

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pro‧gramme¹ S1 W1 British English, program American English /ˈprəʊɡræm $ ˈproʊ-/ noun [countable]
1.  PLAN a series of actions which are designed to achieve something important:
    the US space program
    programme to do something
    a United Nations programme to control the spread of AIDS
    programme of
    a programme of economic reforms
2.  TELEVISION/RADIO something that you watch on television or listen to on the radio:
    What’s your favourite television programme?
    news and current affairs programmes
    programme about/on
    There’s a programme about killer whales next.
    see/watch a programme
3.  EDUCATION American English a course of study:
    Stanford University’s MBA program
    a research program
4.  IMPROVEMENTS actions that have been planned to keep something in good condition or improve something:
    a new fitness programme
5.  PLAY/CONCERT a small book or piece of paper that gives information about a play, concert etc and who the performers are:
    a theatre programme
6.  LIST OF EVENTS a series of planned activities or events, or a list showing what order they will come in
    programme for
    What’s the programme for tomorrow?
    programme of
    a programme of exhibitions throughout the year
7.  MACHINE a series of actions done in a particular order by a machine such as a washing machine:
    The light goes off when it finishes the programme.
8. get with the program spoken informal especially American English used to tell someone to pay attention to what needs to be done, and to do it
⇨ program¹
     

COLLOCATIONS

(for Meaning 1)

■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + programme
   ▪ an economic programme The party did not have a clear economic programme.
   ▪ a development programme This project is a central part of the development programme for the area.
   ▪ a reform programme After the elections, they embarked on an ambitious reform programme.
   ▪ an expansion programme The company’s aggressive expansion program will double the size of the chain in the next four years.
   ▪ a building programme We will continue with our hospital building programme.
   ▪ a spending programme The government’s spending programme is the subject of vigorous debate.
   ▪ the space programme (=for sending vehicles into space) He was involved in the Soviet space programme.
   ▪ a major/massive programme A major programme of modernisation is transforming public transport in London.
   ▪ an ambitious programme The European Community embarked on an ambitious programme of research.
■ verbs
   ▪ embark on/launch a programme (=start it) The company has embarked on an expansion programme.
   ▪ carry out a programme (also implement a programme formal) They attempted to implement a programme of reform.
     

COLLOCATIONS

(for Meaning 2)

■ NOUN + programme
   ▪ a television programme (also a TV programme informal) There aren't many good TV programmes on an the moment.
   ▪ a radio programme I was once interviewed for a radio programme.
   ▪ a cookery/wildlife/news etc programme More and more people are watching cookery programmes on TV.
■ verbs
   ▪ watch a programme She was watching a wildlife programme.
   ▪ see a programme Did you see that programme last night about crocodiles?
   ▪ listen to a programme A lot of people listen to that programme on the way to work.
   ▪ hear a programme I heard an interesting programme on the radio yesterday.
   ▪ present a programme British English, host a program American English (=introduce its different parts) At the time she was also presenting several television programmes.
   ▪ appear on a programme I was invited to appear on a TV programme.
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ programme British English, program American English /ˈprəʊɡræm/ something that you watch on television, or listen to on the radio: What’s your favourite television programme? | I watched an interesting programme about Egypt last night.
   ▪ show /ʃəʊ/ a programme on television or the radio, especially an informal one in which people talk together, take part in a game etc: a late-night talk show | game shows | She hosts a weekly call-in radio show called ‘Got a question?’
   ▪ documentary /ˌdɒkjɑˈmentəri◂ $ ˌdɑːk-/ a programme that gives you facts and information about a serious subject, such as history, science, or social problems: a documentary about homeless people | a 50-minute television documentary
   ▪ soap opera/soap /ˈsəʊp ˌɒpərə $ -ˌɑː-, səʊp/ a television or radio programme that tells an imaginary story about a group of people and their lives, and is often broadcast regularly for many years: the Australian soap opera ‘Neighbours’ | the huge success of television soaps
   ▪ sitcom /ˈsɪtkɒm $ -kɑːm/ an amusing programme in which there is a different story each week about the same group of people: the American sitcom ‘Friends’
   ▪ reality TV television programmes that show real people in funny situations or situations in which they must compete with each other. Often the people are filmed continuously for weeks or months: the reality TV show ‘Big Brother’ | The trouble with reality TV is that a lot of the time it’s really boring.
   ▪ webcast a programme, event etc that is broadcast on the Internet: Universities may record and broadcast some lectures as webcasts.
   ▪ podcast a file of recorded sound and sometimes pictures that you can download from the Internet: The interview is available as a podcast.

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programme² British English, program American English verb [transitive]
1. to set a machine to operate in a particular way
    programme something to do something
    I’ve programmed the video to come on at ten. ⇨ program²
2. be programmed if a person or an animal is programmed socially or biologically to do something, they do it without thinking
    be programmed to do something
    All birds of this species are programmed to build their nests in the same way.
3. to arrange for something to happen as part of a series of planned events or activities:
    What’s programmed for this afternoon?