
polygraph
词源
源自希腊语 'poly-'(多) + '-graph'(写、记录),字面意思为'多种记录'。17世纪首次用于指复写器,20世纪开始用于指测谎仪。
noun
❶ 测谎仪,一种通过记录血压、脉搏、呼吸等生理变化来判断被测者是否说谎的仪器。
“The suspect was asked to take a polygraph test during the investigation.”
(调查期间,嫌疑人被要求接受测谎仪测试。)
“Many law enforcement agencies use polygraphs to screen job applicants.”
(许多执法机构使用测谎仪来筛选求职者。)
❶ 复写器,一种可以同时书写或绘制多份相同内容的设备。
“In the 19th century, polygraphs were used to make copies of handwritten documents.”
(19世纪时,复写器被用来复制手写文件。)
“Thomas Jefferson used a polygraph to keep copies of his letters.”
(托马斯·杰斐逊使用复写器来保存他的信件副本。)
常见短语
polygraph test — 测谎测试,指使用测谎仪进行的检测过程,常用于犯罪调查或安全审查。
“He passed the polygraph test, which helped clear his name.”
(他通过了测谎测试,这有助于洗清他的嫌疑。)
polygraph operator — 测谎仪操作员,指经过专业培训、能够操作和解读测谎仪结果的人员。
“The polygraph operator carefully monitored the subject's physiological responses.”
(测谎仪操作员仔细监测着受试者的生理反应。)