antivirus
gb/ˌæntaɪvˈaɪɹəs/ us/ˌæntaɪvˈaɪɹəs/
B1
英語
~ 6500
語義
0件の語義
名詞
technical
B1
entity
1
software that protects against viruses
A computer program that finds and stops viruses and other bad software.
用法パターン：
install [antivirus] on [computer or phone]
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
security software (Broader term; includes antivirus plus other tools like firewalls and password managers.)
対義語
malware (Refers to the harmful software that antivirus is designed to detect and stop.)
コロケーション
antivirus software
|antivirus program
|antivirus scan
|install antivirus
|update antivirus
|free antivirus
テーマ
technology
|internet
|security
|science
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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- If your antivirus is out of date, it may not stop new types of malware.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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
technical
C1
entity
2
agent that fights biological viruses
A substance or treatment that stops a virus from growing or working in the body.
用法パターン：
develop an [antivirus] for [disease]
よくある間違い：
Learners may assume 'antivirus' is the usual medical word, but specialists more often say 'antiviral' for medicines and treatments.
類義語
antiviral (More common modern medical term; often used as both noun and adjective in clinical contexts.)
対義語
virus (The harmful biological entity that an antivirus substance or treatment is designed to combat.)
コロケーション
experimental antivirus
|broad-spectrum antivirus
|develop an antivirus
|antivirus treatment
|antivirus therapy
テーマ
medicine
|health
|biology
|science
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
文法
表現
antivirus protection
1/ˌæntaɪvˈaɪɹəs pɹətˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
security from viruses via software
The safety your computer has because of antivirus software.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- Remember to update your antivirus regularly to stay protected.
- The message keeps telling me to update my antivirus before I go online.