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dials

UK //ˈdaɪ.əlz//US //ˈdaɪ.əlz//

词源

源自中古英语 'dialis'(日晷的指针),最终来自拉丁语 'dialis'(每日的),与 'dies'(日子)相关。

noun

❶ 指钟表、仪表或设备上可旋转的圆形控制盘,用于调节时间、温度等数值。常见于老式电话、收音机等机械装置。

“She carefully turned the dials on the oven to set the temperature.”

(她小心地转动烤箱上的旋钮来设定温度。)

“The old radio has large dials for tuning stations.”

(这台老式收音机用大旋钮来调台。)

❶ 电话拨号盘或现代电子设备的数字界面,用于输入号码或选择功能。

“She pressed the dials on the phone to call her friend.”

(她按电话上的数字键给朋友打电话。)

“The smart thermostat has touch-sensitive dials for easy control.”

(这款智能恒温器带有触控式拨盘便于操作。)

同义词:knobs, controls, dials

verb

❶ 拨打电话号码的动作,或调节设备上的旋钮/按键。

“He dials his mother's number every Sunday morning.”

(他每周日上午都会拨打母亲的电话号码。)

“She quickly dialed 911 when she saw the accident.”

(看到事故后她立刻拨打了911。)

同义词:call, ring, adjust

常见短语

dial in — 通过调节设备达到最佳状态,或专注投入某项活动。

“The team needs to dial in their performance before the competition.”

(队伍需要在赛前将状态调整到最佳。)

dial back — 减少强度或数量,常用于控制情绪或降低速度。

“You should dial back your criticism to avoid hurting his feelings.”

(你应该减少批评以免伤害他的感情。)