
tuning
词源
源自中古英语'tunen',与'tone'同源,最初指调整乐器的音高,后扩展至其他领域的调整。
noun
❶ 指对乐器、机器或电子设备进行调整,使其达到最佳性能或正确状态的过程。常用于乐器调音或车辆引擎调校。
“The piano needs regular tuning to sound its best.”
(钢琴需要定期调音才能保持最佳音色。)
“He spent the afternoon tuning his guitar for the concert.”
(他花了一下午时间为音乐会调校吉他。)
❶ 指对系统或流程进行优化调整,使其更高效或更适合特定需求。常见于技术或管理领域。
“The software team is tuning the algorithm for better speed.”
(软件团队正在调整算法以提高运行速度。)
“Tuning the production process reduced waste by 20%.”
(对生产流程的优化调整减少了20%的浪费。)
verb
❶ 进行调整或优化的动作,使某物达到理想状态或最佳性能。
“She is tuning the violin before the performance.”
(她正在演出前给小提琴调音。)
“The mechanic is tuning the engine for better fuel efficiency.”
(机械师正在调校引擎以提高燃油效率。)
常见短语
fine-tuning — 指对已经基本完成的事物进行细微调整,使其达到完美状态。常用于技术、艺术或管理领域。
“The artist is fine-tuning the details of his painting.”
(艺术家正在对他的画作进行细节上的微调。)
tuning fork — 音叉,一种用于产生固定音高的金属工具,常用于乐器调音或科学实验。
“The teacher used a tuning fork to demonstrate sound waves.”
(老师用音叉来演示声波现象。)