setup /ˈsɛtʌp/ (also set-up)

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A particular setup is a particular system or way of organizing something. 体制; 组织方式 [非正式]

  例：

  It appears to be an idyllic domestic setup.

  它看起来是一种田园式的家庭组织方式。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT If you describe a situation as a setup, you mean that people have planned it in order to deceive you or to make it look as if you have done something wrong. 圈套; 陷阱 [非正式]

  例：

  He was asked to pick somebody up and bring them to a party, not realizing it was a setup.

  他被叫去开车接人并送他们到一个聚会，没意识到那是个圈套。

• 3. 

  N-SING The setup of computer hardware or software is the process of installing it and making it ready to use. (电脑硬件或软件的) 安装 [计算机]

  例：

  The worst part of the setup is the poor instruction manual.

  安装过程中最糟糕的部分就是差劲的操作手册。