
dials
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。)
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。)
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。)