download

名词 n. 动词 v.
/ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A file transfer to a given computer or device from a remote one through a network connection.
    — The download took longer than I expected.
  2. A file that has been or is intended to be transferred in this way.
    — I got the download but it wouldn't work on my computer.
动词 v.
  1. To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network. transitive
    — You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version.
  2. Synonym of upload: to send data from a given computer to a remote one. nonstandard,transitive
  3. Synonym of copy: to transfer data to or from removable media. nonstandard,transitive
    — When I was your age, there were no flash drives. I needed to download photos to a CD-ROM.
  4. Synonym of install: to load software forced. nonstandard,transitive
  5. To load a gun (especially a muzzle-loader) with less propellant than its designed load. transitive
  6. To transfer jurisdiction and responsibility of a government asset or service to a lower level of government. Canada,transitive
    — In 1997, The Harris government also downloaded a number of social services to municipal governments, including affordable housing.

词形变化

downloads plural DL alternative dl alternative d/l alternative D/L alternative downloads present,singular,third-person downloading participle,present downloaded participle,past downloaded past DL alternative dl alternative d/l alternative D/L alternative

词源

词源 1
From down- + load. Verbal form first appears c. 1962 in the Wichita Falls (Texas) Times. Nominal form first appears c. 1977 in Scientific American.
词源 2
From down- + load. Verbal form first appears c. 1962 in the Wichita Falls (Texas) Times. Nominal form first appears c. 1977 in Scientific American.
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