upgrade
upgrade — 動詞
1. to replace a computer, phone, software program, or other device with a newer one
升級
提升設備或軟體的效能
to replace a computer, phone, software program, or other device with a newer one that works better, or to add things to it so that it does more than before.
Trang decided to upgrade her phone after the battery stopped lasting through the day.
Trang 決定升級她的手機，因為電池撐不了一整天。
transitive: upgrade + object (phone)
The school upgraded its computer lab with faster machines and new software.
學校升級了電腦教室，換上更快的機器和新的軟體。
Ignacio upgraded the memory in his laptop so it could handle video editing.
Ignacio 升級了筆電的記憶體，好讓它跑得動影片剪輯。
Feng upgraded to the paid version of the app to unlock all its features.
Feng 升級到應用程式的付費版本，以解鎖所有功能。
Our company is upgrading the whole network to improve security and speed.
我們公司正在升級整個網路系統，以加強安全性和速度。
- downgrade
to move to a less powerful or lower-quality version
文法句型
upgrade + noun phrase
upgrade to + noun phrase
用法筆記
A person can upgrade their own device (transitive) or upgrade to a new version without naming the thing replaced (intransitive with 'to').
常見錯誤
2. to give a person a better version of something they already have, for example a
升等
給予更好的座位或房間
to give a person a better version of something they already have, for example a more comfortable seat on an airplane or a larger hotel room, often at no extra charge.
The airline upgraded Christopher to business class after overselling economy seats.
航空公司因為經濟艙超賣，將 Christopher 升等到商務艙。
upgrade + person + to + noun phrase
Nala asked the hotel to upgrade her room to one with a sea view.
Nala 詢問旅館能否將她的房間升等為海景房。
Passengers on the delayed train were upgraded to first-class seats free of charge.
延誤列車上的乘客都免費升等到了頭等艙座位。
Antonia's ticket was upgraded at the gate, so she boarded among the first group.
Antonia 的機票在登機門被升等，所以她跟著第一批乘客登機。
- promote
overlaps in travel contexts ('promoted to first class') but more common for jobs
- downgrade
to give someone a worse seat, room, or service than they paid for
文法句型
upgrade + person + to + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in passive voice ('was upgraded') or as a customer service term. The person receiving the upgrade is usually the direct object.
常見錯誤
3. to move someone to a job that has a higher rank or more responsibility than thei
升職
提升到更高職位
to move someone to a job that has a higher rank or more responsibility than their current position within an organisation.
After three years of hard work, Dahlia was upgraded to senior manager.
努力工作了三年後，Dahlia 被升職為資深經理。
passive: upgraded to [job title]
The company upgraded Yael from assistant to team leader after her project succeeded.
公司在她專案成功後將 Yael 從助理升職為組長。
Arjun was upgraded to a regional director role after leading the sales team.
Arjun 在帶領銷售團隊後被升職為區域總監。
Élise hopes to be upgraded to a higher position within the next year.
Élise 希望明年之前能被升職到更高的職位。
- demote
to move someone to a lower rank or position
文法句型
upgrade + person + to + noun phrase
用法筆記
Less formal than 'promote'. Common in workplace conversation but less frequent in official HR documents. Usually used with 'to' followed by the new job title.
常見錯誤
upgrade — 名詞
1. a new version of a software program or an additional piece of equipment that mak
升級版
改善效能的軟體或硬體
a new version of a software program or an additional piece of equipment that makes a device perform better or have more features than the previous version.
The latest software upgrade fixed several security problems and added new tools.
最新的軟體升級版修復了多項安全問題，還新增了一些工具。
software upgrade — common compound
Yara bought a memory upgrade so her computer could run more programs at once.
Yara 買了一組記憶體升級版，讓她的電腦能一次跑更多程式。
Installing the upgrade took only a few minutes and required no restart.
安裝升級版只花了幾分鐘，而且不需要重新啟動。
The graphics card upgrade made a huge difference in how the game looked.
顯示卡升級版讓遊戲畫面品質提升了一大截。
This upgrade costs fifty dollars but offers twice the storage space.
這個升級版要價五十美元，但能提供兩倍的儲存空間。
- update
smaller in scope; an update fixes issues while an upgrade adds features or improves performance
用法筆記
Can be both countable ('a new upgrade') and uncountable ('needs more upgrade'). In technology, 'upgrade' often refers specifically to a software release or hardware component swap.
常見錯誤
2. a situation in which a customer receives something better than what they origina
升等待遇
獲得更好的座位或房間
a situation in which a customer receives something better than what they originally paid for — for example, a more spacious seat during a flight or a larger room than the one booked at a hotel.
The upgrade to first class came with complimentary meals and extra legroom.
升等到頭等艙附贈免費餐點和更寬敞的腿部空間。
upgrade to + class of service
Trang received a free room upgrade when she arrived at the hotel late at night.
Trang 深夜抵達旅館時，獲得了免費的房間升等。
Ishaan was surprised by the upgrade to a luxury suite at no additional cost.
Ishaan 對於不用額外付費就升等到豪華套房感到驚喜。
The airline is offering a paid upgrade to premium economy for just forty dollars.
該航空公司推出付費升等服務，花四十美元就能坐到豪華經濟艙。
- downgrade
when a customer receives worse service than expected
用法筆記
Common in travel and hospitality contexts. 'Free upgrade' implies the customer did not pay extra; 'paid upgrade' means they chose to pay for a better service.