modernization
modernization — 名詞
1. The process of changing how systems, buildings, or equipment work so that they u
現代化
讓系統或設備跟上最新標準的過程
The process of changing how systems, buildings, or equipment work so that they use the latest technology or follow current standards.
The factory's modernization cost over two million dollars.
這家工廠的現代化改造花費了超過兩百萬美元。
modernization + of + noun phrase (possessive)
Modernization of the railway network has cut travel times in half.
鐵路網的現代化已將行車時間縮短了一半。
modernization + of + [system/network]
Eshe's report focused on the modernization of rural schools.
Eshe 的報告重點討論了鄉村學校的現代化。
Without modernization, the hospital's equipment would be unsafe.
若不進行現代化，這家醫院的設備將無法確保安全。
The government announced a plan for the modernization of the entire power grid.
政府宣布了一項針對整個電網進行現代化的計劃。
- upgrading
Focused on improving quality or performance; less formal than modernization.
- renovation
Usually refers to physical buildings rather than systems or processes.
- overhaul
Suggests a thorough, often urgent, replacement of parts or systems.
- stagnation
Describes a state where no updating or progress occurs.
- obsolescence
The state of becoming outdated, which modernization aims to prevent.
文法句型
modernization + of + noun
用法筆記
Commonly followed by 'of' + the thing being updated. Frequent in government, business, and infrastructure contexts. The subject of modernization is typically a large-scale system, not a personal item.
常見錯誤
2. A work or object that has been recreated with updated features so that it suits
現代版；改編
經更新以符合當代風格的成品
A work or object that has been recreated with updated features so that it suits present-day styles or needs.
The theatre company performed a modernization of the old fairy tale.
劇團上演了一齣現代版的老童話故事。
a modernization of + [creative work]
Nikhil designed a modernization of the company logo.
Nikhil 重新設計了公司標誌的現代版。
Critics praised the director's modernization of the classic play.
評論家稱讚導演對這部經典劇作的現代化改編。
The museum displayed a modernization of an ancient Chinese vase.
博物館展出了一件中國古花瓶的現代版作品。
- adaptation
Common for creative works; may involve changes beyond just updating (e.g. a film adaptation of a novel).
- update
Less formal; can apply to both small and large changes.
- remake
Specifically for films or recordings; implies recreating from scratch.
文法句型
a modernization of + noun
用法筆記
Countable — a modernization of a play, film, or design. Unlike sense 1, this sense refers to a specific finished product rather than a process. Often used in arts and design contexts.