it·e·rate /ˈɪtəreɪt/ verb [transitiveT] 1. if a computer iterates, it goes through a set of instructions before going through them for a second time 〔计算机〕迭代一系列指令 2. formal to say or do something again 复述,重复〔说或做某事〕 SYN repeat —iteration /ˌɪtəˈreɪʃən/ noun [countableC, uncountableU]
—iterative /ˈɪtərətɪv/ adjectiveadj [only before noun]