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单词 sonar
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sonar

noun

so·​nar ˈsō-ˌnär How to pronounce sonar (audio)
: a method or device for detecting and locating objects especially underwater by means of sound waves sent out to be reflected by the objects
also : a device for detecting the presence of a vessel (such as a submarine) by the sound it emits in water

Example Sentences

They detected the submarine by using sonar.
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Word History

Etymology

sound navigation ranging

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sonar

noun

so·​nar ˈsō-ˌnär How to pronounce sonar (audio)
: a device for detecting objects underwater using reflected sound waves
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