antivirus
gb/ˌæntaɪvˈaɪɹəs/ us/ˌæntaɪvˈaɪɹəs/
B1
Английски
~ 6500
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
technical
B1
entity
1
software that protects against viruses
A computer program that finds and stops viruses and other bad software.
Модел на употреба:
install [antivirus] on [computer or phone]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'antivirus' (the protective software) with 'virus' (the harmful program). Also, they may use 'antivirus' for medical topics, where 'antiviral' is the more common word.
Синоними
security software (Broader term; includes antivirus plus other tools like firewalls and password managers.)
Антоними
malware (Refers to the harmful software that antivirus is designed to detect and stop.)
Колокации
antivirus software
|antivirus program
|antivirus scan
|install antivirus
|update antivirus
|free antivirus
Теми
technology
|internet
|security
|science
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Make sure you install reliable antivirus on any computer that connects to the internet.
- Her antivirus detected a trojan and removed it before it could cause damage.
- The company pays for enterprise antivirus to protect all employee laptops.
- If your antivirus is out of date, it may not stop new types of malware.
- He ran a full antivirus scan after opening a suspicious email attachment.
Примери за учащи
- I have antivirus on my laptop.
- This free antivirus is easy to use.
- Please update your antivirus every week.
- My antivirus found three viruses on my computer.
- You should run an antivirus scan if your computer is slow.
Съществително
technical
C1
entity
2
agent that fights biological viruses
A substance or treatment that stops a virus from growing or working in the body.
Модел на употреба:
develop an [antivirus] for [disease]
Честа грешка:
Learners may assume 'antivirus' is the usual medical word, but specialists more often say 'antiviral' for medicines and treatments.
Синоними
antiviral (More common modern medical term; often used as both noun and adjective in clinical contexts.)
Антоними
virus (The harmful biological entity that an antivirus substance or treatment is designed to combat.)
Колокации
experimental antivirus
|broad-spectrum antivirus
|develop an antivirus
|antivirus treatment
|antivirus therapy
Теми
medicine
|health
|biology
|science
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Researchers are testing a new antivirus that targets several strains of the flu.
- The team hopes their synthetic antivirus will be effective against future outbreaks.
- Developing a safe and affordable antivirus can take many years of clinical trials.
Примери за учащи
- Scientists want to make an antivirus for this new disease.
- The doctor explained how the antivirus works in the body.
- The company is working on an antivirus to stop the virus from growing.
Граматика
Речникова форма
antivirus
IPA
GB/ˌæntaɪvˈaɪɹəs/
US/ˌæntaɪvˈaɪɹəs/
Срички и ударение
an - ti - vir - us (4 срички)
Stress on 3rd syllable (vir)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: antivirus
- Plural: antivirus, antiviruses
Семейство думи
Изрази
antivirus protection
1/ˌæntaɪvˈaɪɹəs pɹətˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
security from viruses via software
The safety your computer has because of antivirus software.
Примери
- The basic plan includes antivirus protection for up to three devices.
- Without antivirus protection, your personal data is at higher risk.
antivirus software
1/ˌæntaɪvˈaɪɹəs sˈɔftwˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
software that protects a computer
Computer software that protects your device from viruses and other bad programs.
Примери
- Good antivirus software can stop many online attacks.
- Most new laptops come with antivirus software pre-installed.
install antivirus software
1/ɪnstˈɔl ˌæntaɪvˈaɪɹəs sˈɔftwˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
put antivirus on a device
To add antivirus software to your computer, phone, or tablet so it can protect the device.
Примери
- You should install antivirus software before browsing unknown websites.
- IT will install antivirus software on all new company phones.
run an antivirus scan
1/ɹˈʌn ən ˌæntaɪvˈaɪɹəs skˈæn/
fixed phrase
technical
use antivirus to check a device
To use your antivirus program to look for viruses on your computer or phone.
Примери
- If your computer is acting strangely, run an antivirus scan.
- I run an antivirus scan every night while I’m not using my PC.
update your antivirus
1/ʌpdˈeɪt jˈʊɹ ˌæntaɪvˈaɪɹəs/
fixed phrase
technical
keep antivirus current
To get the newest version of your antivirus program so it can find new viruses.
Примери
- Remember to update your antivirus regularly to stay protected.
- The message keeps telling me to update my antivirus before I go online.