default to something

Related to word: default

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. When a computer automatically selects a certain setting or mode without user alteration.

    (电脑)预设为…;默认…;缺省为…

    • If you do not choose any printing settings, the printer will default to black and white mode.

      如果你没有选择任何打印设置,打印机将预设为黑白模式。

    • In the absence of any other chosen options, this application defaults to the best screen resolution.

      在没有选择其他选项的情况下,这个应用程序将预设为最佳屏幕分辨率。

    • When you first launch the software, it defaults to using the basic language interface.

      当你第一次启动软件时,它会预设使用基本语言界面。