plural dials
plural dials
Learner's definition of DIAL
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1
a : the part of a clock or watch that has the numbers on it钟面;表盘 — see also sundial b : the part of a piece of equipment that shows the measurement of something with a moving piece (such as a needle) that points to a number刻度盘;标度盘 2
: a round part on a piece of equipment that you turn to operate something(仪器的)调节盘,控制盘: such as
a : a round control on a radio or television that you use to select a station or channel or to make the volume louder or quieter(收音机、电视机的)调台盘,音量调节盘 -
I had to keep adjusting the radio dial to make the station come in clearly.为了清晰地收听到电台,我只得不断地调节收音机的调台盘。
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We'll be back right after this commercial, so don't touch that dial! [=don't change the channel/station]广告之后我们马上回来,所以不要换台!
b : a round part of some telephones that you move to select numbers(电话的)拨号盘
2 dial /ˈdajəl/ verb
dials US dialed or British dialled US dialing or British dialling
dials US dialed or British dialled US dialing or British dialling
Learner's definition of DIAL
[+ object]
1
: to select (a series of numbers) on a telephone by turning a dial or pushing buttons拨(电话号码) 2
: to make a telephone call to (a person, business, etc.)给…打电话