| 单词 | turn indicator |
| 释义 | > as lemmasturn indicator turn indicator n. (a) Aeronautics (see quot. 1930); (b) = indicator n. 3g. ΘΚΠ society > travel > air or space travel > a means of conveyance through the air > aeroplane > parts of aircraft > controls and instruments > [noun] > warning devices turn indicator1919 stick shaker1949 1919 J. E. Petavel in Nature 30 Oct. 183/2 A trustworthy turn-indicator and improved compass made accurate navigation through clouds possible. 1930 P. M. Henshaw Air Questions & Answers 180 A Turn Indicator is an instrument that warns a pilot when the machine is turning right or left in circumstances (at night or in a cloud) when he would not be aware of it. 1953 C. A. Lindbergh Spirit of St. Louis ii. vi. 303 I glance at the turn indicator, kicking rudder slightly as I do so. The needle jumps over to the side. Yes, it's working properly. 1959 Motor Man. (ed. 36) vi. 183 Flashing turn indicators are operated either by a switch..mounted on the steering column, or by an independent switch mounted within easy reach of the driver. 1970 Motoring Which? July 88/2 All had warning lights for ignition, turn indicators and headlamp main beam. < as lemmas |
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