
panel
词源
源自中古英语 'panel',来自古法语 'panel'(意为“小块布料”或“名单”),最终源自拉丁语 'pannus'(意为“布料”或“碎片”)。
noun
❶ 指由专家或代表组成的讨论小组,通常用于会议、电视节目等场合,集体讨论特定话题或问题。
“The conference featured a panel of scientists discussing climate change.”
(会议邀请了科学家小组讨论气候变化问题。)
“She was invited to join a panel on women in technology.”
(她受邀参加一个关于科技领域女性的讨论小组。)
❶ 指一块平板或面板,通常作为门、墙或设备的一部分,可以是装饰性或功能性的。
“The car's door panel was damaged in the accident.”
(汽车的门板在事故中受损了。)
“He removed the control panel to fix the wiring.”
(他拆下控制面板修理电线。)
verb
❶ 用面板或装饰性材料覆盖或装饰某物,使其更美观或功能更完善。
“They decided to panel the room with oak wood.”
(他们决定用橡木装饰这个房间。)
“The walls were paneled in dark mahogany.”
(墙壁用深色红木装饰。)
常见短语
control panel — 指设备或机器上的控制面板,用于操作或监控其功能。
“The technician checked the control panel for any error messages.”
(技术员检查控制面板是否有错误信息。)
panel discussion — 指由多位专家或代表参与的公开讨论,通常围绕特定主题展开。
“The conference included a panel discussion on renewable energy.”
(会议包括了一场关于可再生能源的小组讨论。)