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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++ver·sion /ˈvɜːʃən $ ˈvɜːrʒən/ ●●● S2 W2 AWL noun [countable] 1 COPYa copy of something that has been changed so that it is slightly different 版本；变体version of a new version of the software 这个软件的新版本new/modern/final etc version the original version of the text 文本的原文English/German/electronic/film etc version (=presented in a different language or form) 英语/德语/电子/电影等版本 a Japanese version of an English play 一部英国戏剧的日语版 I think I preferred the television version. 我觉得我更喜欢电视版。 the human version of mad cow disease 疯牛病的人类变体2 DESCRIBEsomeone’s version of an event is their description of it, when this is different from the description given by another person 〔某人对于某件事不同于其他人的〕描述，说法version of according to the official version of events 根据官方对事件的说法 Could Donna’s version of what happened that night be correct? 唐娜对那晚发生的事情的描述是否正确呢？3 the ... version of something a way of explaining or doing something that is typical of a particular group or period of time 〔某一群体或某一时期〕[解释做]某事的方式the ... version of something of the Marxist version of economics 马克思主义对经济学的诠释 Is the coffee break the adult version of recess? 工间喝咖啡是成人的休息方式吗？ → cover version at cover2(10)n COLLOCATIONSadjectivesa new versionThere has been an outcry over a new version of the world’s most popular ballet.a different versionThe two groups listened to different versions of the story.the latest versionThe company will soon release the latest version of its network operating system.the original/first versionThe original version was in Latin but later editions were in English.the final versionThe final version of the report omitted these criticisms.an earlier versionThe president vetoed an earlier version of the bill.a later versiona later version of the softwarethe film version (=a film of a book or play)He appeared in the film version of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'.a revised versionIn a revised version of the script, this scene was cut .a modified version (=one that has some small changes)The article is a modified version of a paper that first appeared in an academic journal.an updated versionan updated version of the 'Best Pub' guidea simplified versionThis simplified version of Shakespeare’s play is intended for younger children.an improved versionThe manufacturers come up with new, improved versions each year.an abridged version (=one that is shortened from the original but not changed in any other way)Reader’s Digest published abridged versions of many popular novels.the unabridged version (=not shortened – used when this version is long)the unabridged version of 'Moby Dick'the uncut version (=used about a film that includes parts that were not in the film when it was shown in cinemas)the uncut version of 'Bladerunner'
Examples from the Corpus
version• I had trouble understanding the French, so I got the English version of the book from the library and read it.• Most people would agree that the Italian version sounds better.• However, the Mac version comes with all the bells and whistles.• The children's version says nothing about Joseph's views on his wife's mysterious pregnancy.• A discordant and high-spirited version of an old tune rang out into the evening air.• Here are recipes for some of the updated versions of macaroni and cheese.English/German/electronic/film etc version• Except for a film version of Leoncavallo's Pagliacci, his film career was mainly an extension of his operetta activities.• Among the most exciting Journal developments last year were the launch of two new electronic versions of the paper.• The offices are so old-fashioned that one was used as Scrooge's office in a recent film version of A Christmas Carol.• Meanwhile, the film version of Skipped Parts begins production this summer.• The electronic version is being test marketed in the United States.• The film version starred Dora Bryan and propelled Rita Tushingham to stardom.• However, it is probably the various film versions and sequels that enable youngsters of today to make such connections.version of events• With new documents regularly contradicting her version of events, those questions may well multiply.• Quietly she gave her version of events, often struggling to hold back the tears.• Few people believe his version of events.• Her sincerity made me doubt my own version of events.• Aubyn, R-Grand Forks, challenged Sanderson's version of events.• At that moment, in my mind, the scales lurched against Surkov's version of events.• Why had she accepted so uncritically the version of events which Dad had fed her?• In interviews with foreign journalists, students at the Institute confirmed this version of events.From Longman Business Dictionaryversionver‧sion /ˈvɜːʃənˈvɜːrʒən/ noun [countable] a form of a computer program, product etc that is slightly different from earlier formsA new version of the computer spreadsheet will be launched this year.German sources reckon the most powerful version of the motor will reach 135bhp. —version verb [transitive]All these files are versioned of course to keep track of what was done. → alpha version → beta version → demonstration versionOrigin version (1500-1600) French Medieval Latin versio “turning”, from Latin versus; → VERSEver·sion noun →n COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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ver‧sion S2 W2 AC /ˈvɜːʃən $ ˈvɜːrʒən/
noun [countable]
version of
a new version of the software
new/modern/final etc version
the original version of the text
English/German/electronic/film etc version (=presented in a different language or form)
a Japanese version of an English play
I think I preferred the television version.
the human version of mad cow disease
2. someone’s version of an event is their description of it, when this is different from the description given by another person
version of
according to the official version of events
Could Donna’s version of what happened that night be correct?
3. the ... version of something a way of explaining or doing something that is typical of a particular group or period of time
the ... version of something of
the Marxist version of economics
Is the coffee break the adult version of recess?
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▪a new version There has been an outcry over a new version of the world’s most popular ballet.
▪a different version The two groups listened to different versions of the story.
▪the latest version The company will soon release the latest version of its network operating system.
▪the original/first version The original version was in Latin but later editions were in English.
▪the final version The final version of the report omitted these criticisms.
▪an earlier version The President vetoed an earlier version of the bill.
▪a later version a later version of the software
▪the film version (=a film of a book or play) He appeared in the film version of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'.
▪a revised version In a revised version of the script, this scene was cut .
▪a modified version (=one that has some small changes) The article is a modified version of a paper that first appeared in an academic journal.
▪an updated version an updated version of the 'Best Pub' guide
▪a simplified version This simplified version of Shakespeare’s play is intended for younger children.
▪an improved version The manufacturers come up with new, improved versions each year.
▪an abridged version (=one that is shortened from the original but not changed in any other way) Reader’s Digest published abridged versions of many popular novels.
▪the unabridged version (=not shortened – used when this version is long) the unabridged version of 'Moby Dick'
▪the uncut version (=used about a film that includes parts that were not in the film when it was shown in cinemas) the uncut version of 'Bladerunner'
▪ account a written or spoken description that says what happens in an event or process: He provided the police with a detailed account of what he saw.
▪description something you say or write that gives details about what something or someone is like: The report gave a brief description of the problem.
▪story an account of something that has happened which may not be true – used especially when people are telling each other about something: I don’t think he was honest enough to tell us the full story. | Her parents did not believe her story.
▪report a written or spoken account of a situation or event, giving people the information they need, especially after studying something as part of your job: The UN will issue a report on the incident. | Initial police reports suggest she was murdered.
▪version a particular person’s account of an event, which is different from the account that another person gives: Her version of events has been contradicted by other witnesses.
ver‧sion S2 W2 AC /ˈvɜːʃən $ ˈvɜːrʒən/
noun [countable] Date: 1500-1600
Language: French
Origin: Medieval Latin versio 'turning', from Latin versus; ⇨ verse
1. a copy of something that has been changed so that it is slightly differentLanguage: French
Origin: Medieval Latin versio 'turning', from Latin versus; ⇨ verse
version of
new/modern/final etc version
English/German/electronic/film etc version (=presented in a different language or form)
2. someone’s version of an event is their description of it, when this is different from the description given by another person
version of
3. the ... version of something a way of explaining or doing something that is typical of a particular group or period of time
the ... version of something of
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report a written or spoken account of an event, especially one that is published or broadcast 尤指刊登或广播的报道 ：◆ Are these newspaper reports true? 报纸上这些报道属实吗？ story an account, often spoken, of what happened to sb or of how sth happened; a report of events in a newspaper, magazine or news broadcast 常指对所发生事情的口头叙述、描述、（新闻）报道 ：◆ It was many years before the full story was made public. 许多年之后，事情的全貌才公之于众。 ◆ the front-page story 头版报道 account a written or spoken description of sth that has happened 指对所发生事情的书面或口头描述、叙述、报告 ：◆ She gave the police a full account of the incident. 她向警方详尽地叙述了所发生的事情。
report or account? 用 report 还是 account？
version a description of an event from the point of view of a particular person or group of people 指特定的人或群体对某事的描述、说法 ：◆ She gave us her version of what had happened that day. 她从她的角度向我们描述了那天发生的事情。
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a report/story about stha brief/short report/story/accounta full report/story/account/versiona news report/storyto give a(n) report/account/version