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reinstall

UK/,ri:in'stɔ:l/US/.ri:in'stɔ:l/
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Definitions

v.

To install (software or equipment) again after removing it.

重新安装;重新设置

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
re-again, back
+
in-not, opposite of
+
stallstand, set, place
=reinstall

re- (again) + install (set in place: in- + stall, ultimately the 'st' stand/place root). To set something into place once more.

Root st still carries 376 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.reinstall the software重新安装软件
  • 2.reinstall the operating system重新安装操作系统
  • 3.reinstall the driver重新安装驱动程序
  • 4.[reinstall from scratch]从头重新安装

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    If the app keeps crashing, try to reinstall it.

  • 2.

    I had to reinstall the operating system from scratch.

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