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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ˌup-to-ˈdate, up to date ●●○ adjective  1 RECENTLYincluding all the latest information 包含最新信息的 OPP out-of-dateup-to-date information/data/figures/news etc They have access to up-to-date information through a computer database. 他们可以通过计算机数据库获得最新信息。keep/bring somebody up to date (=to give someone all the newest information about something) 给某人提供全部最新信息 Our magazine will keep you up to date with fashion. 我们的杂志可以让你即时掌握最新的时尚资讯。2 MODERNmodern or fashionable 新式的;时髦的 OPP out-of-dateup-to-date equipment/facilities/technology etc up-to-date kitchen equipment 新式的厨房设施keep/bring something up to date (=to make something more modern) 更新某事物 The old system should be brought up to date. 旧系统必须更新。see thesaurus at modern
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up-to-dateThis understanding needs to be informed, up-to-date and backed by first-hand experience, not based on hearsay or second-hand impressions.This book is the most up-to-date and comprehensive volume on the whole region.The hospital has the most up-to-date equipment in Europe.a more up-to-date hairstyleThe Dogon were almost certainly visited late in the nineteenth century by missionaries who were up-to-date in terms of modern science.Foreign embassies or consulates in the United States can provide up-to-date information on their countries.Your own doctor or nearest family planning clinic will be able to give you up-to-date information on this.There are excellent review articles in, for example, Advances in Polymer Science, which provide up-to-date information.Is this map up-to-date? It doesn't seem to show the new road.Find out about computers before you buy one by reading everything up-to-date that you can get your hands on.up-to-date training methodsup-to-date travel informationOur super results and fixtures service will keep you up-to-date with all the action.up-to-date information/data/figures/news etcFull and part-time courses are continually running so call for up-to-date information.The government may change the grants available, so it is essential to obtain up-to-date information.There are excellent review articles in, for example, Advances in Polymer Science, which provide up-to-date information.Mute Swans are fairly widely distributed breeding birds in Sussex, but little up-to-date information about numbers is available.The ward sister has up-to-date information, for example, the social worker's reports or changes in treatment.Your own doctor or nearest family planning clinic will be able to give you up-to-date information on this.The most up-to-date figures present a less black picture than was thought to be the case at the time.Whatever the method, it is vital to keep accurate, up-to-date figures so that the retailer can maintain the ideal stock level.up-to-date equipment/facilities/technology etcInside is yet more up-to-date technology.Nevertheless, up-to-date facilities for inmates should also help staff.
From Longman Business Dictionaryup-to-dateˌup-to-ˈdate (also up to date) adjective1modern or fashionablethe most up-to-date equipmentThere is a $400 million investment program to bring the company’s plants up-to-date.2including all the newest informationThe database includes up-to-date information on 50 key industries.Our clients are always kept up to date on (=told the latest information about) costs.
ˌup-to-ˈdate adjectiveChineseSyllable
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up-to-date
ˌup-to-ˈdate adjective
1. including all the latest information
   OPP  out-of-date
    up-to-date information/data/figures/news etc
    They have access to up-to-date information through a computer database.
    keep/bring somebody up-to-date (=to give someone all the newest information about something)
    Our magazine will keep you up-to-date with fashion.
2. modern or fashionable
   OPP  out-of-date
    up-to-date equipment/facilities/technology etc
    up-to-date kitchen equipment
    keep/bring something up-to-date (=to make something more modern)
    The old system should be brought up-to-date.
     
THESAURUS
    modern something that is modern uses the most recent designs or methods: The house looks very modern. | the city’s modern public transportation system
    the latest [only before noun] the newest that is available: The camera uses the latest digital technology. | the very latest mobile phones | the latest news
    up-to-date using the most modern technology, ideas, information etc: The hospital has the most up-to-date equipment in the country.
    newfangled [only before noun] informal modern – used when you disapprove of something and do not think it as good as the things that existed before: He doesn’t believe in these new-fangled gadgets.
    high-tech, hi-tech using very advanced technology, especially electronic equipment and computers: Modern tractors are full of high-tech equipment, including GPS systems. | It’s all very hi-tech.
    state-of-the-art using the newest and most advanced features, ideas, and materials that are available: state-of-the-art technology | a state-of-the-art home entertainment system | The brand new arts centre is state-of-the-art.