(often used in compounds 常用于构成复合词 an approach to creating something that uses the minimum amount of resources possible 引导程序： 一种创建使用最少资源的方法In classic bootstrap fashion, Fred invested his personal savings and convinced friends to work for him for free. 弗雷德以经典的自助方式投资个人储蓄，并说服朋友免费为他工作。
- (on a computer)
the process of loading a program, usually an operating system, by first loading a smaller program 引导程序： 首先加载较小的程序来加载程序（通常是操作系统）的过程This ensures that the operating system bootstrap process does not introduce malware. 这确保了操作系统引导过程不会引入恶意软件。
a piece of cloth or leather at the back of a boot that is used to help you pull it on 靴子后部的一块布或皮革，用于帮助您将其拉上
Idioms
pull/drag yourself up by your (own) bootstraps
- (informal)
to improve your situation yourself, without help from other people 自力更生