名詞 configuration:

1. an arrangement of parts or elements
   同義詞：constellation
2. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
   同義詞：shape, form, contour, conformation

1. The configuration of internal and external packet filter and a single home bastion host provide very good security.
   內部和外部包過濾器和一臺單向定位的bastion主機的配置提供很好的安全性。
2. A procedure causing a system, process, or operation to take on its most desirable configuration or procedures in the best or most efficient way; for example, when arranging instructions and data in storage so that a minimum of machine time or space is used for storing or accessing them.
   使一個系統(tǒng)、一個過程或一個操作能取其最希望的結構的方法，或以最好、最有效的方式進行所采取的一些措施。例如，在存儲器中合理安排指令和數(shù)據(jù)的存放位置以便存入和訪問時花費的機器時間或空間最小。
3. For some remote systems, the translation of configuration information into machine language.
   對于某些遠程系統(tǒng)，將配置信息翻譯成機器語言的過程。
4. Something resembling this structure in configuration or pattern.
   蜂窩狀物在外形或結構上類似這種構造的東西

con.fig.u.ra.tion

n.（名詞）

Arrangement of parts or elements.
布局：部件或元素的配置
The form, as of a figure, determined by the arrangement of its parts or elements.See Synonyms at form
輪廓：由其各部分或元素配置決定的外形，如圖案參見 form
Psychology Gestalt.
【心理學】 完形
Chemistry The structural arrangement of atoms in a compound or molecule.
【化學】 構造：在化合物或分子內原子的排列結構

【引伸】
config.ura.tionally
adv.（副詞）
config.ura.tive 或
config.ura.tional
adj.（形容詞）