| 单词 | dial gauge |
| 释义 | dial gauge in British Englishnoun another name for an indicator (sense 6) indicator in British English (ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtə) noun 1. something that provides an indication, esp of trends economic indicator2. a device to attract attention, such as the pointer of a gauge or a warning lamp 3. an instrument that displays certain operating conditions in a machine, such as a gauge showing temperature, speed, pressure, etc 4. a. a device that records or registers something, such as the movements of a lift, or that shows information, such as arrival and departure times of trains b. (as modifier) indicator light 5. Also called: blinker a device for indicating that a motor vehicle is about to turn left or right, esp two pairs of lights that flash when operated or a pair of trafficators 6. Also called: dial gauge a delicate measuring instrument used to determine small differences in the height of mechanical components. It consists of a spring-loaded plunger that operates a pointer moving over a circular scale 7. chemistry a. a substance used in titrations to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction, usually by a change of colour b. a substance, such as litmus, that indicates the presence of an acid or alkali 8. Also called: indicator species ecology a. a plant or animal species that thrives only under particular environmental conditions and therefore indicates these conditionswhere it is found b. a species of plant or animal whose well-being confirms the well-being of other species in the area |
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