单词 | detect |
释义 | detect detect /dɪˈtekt/ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for detect C1 to notice something that is partly hidden or not clear, or to discover something, especially using a special method: » Some sounds cannot be detected by the human ear.» Financial experts have detected signs that the economy is beginning to improve.Thesaurus+: ↑Finding and discoveringC1 to discover something, usually using special equipment: » High levels of lead were detected in the atmosphere.» Radar equipment is used to detect (= find the position of) enemy aircraft.Thesaurus+: ↑Finding and discoveringdetectable /dɪˈtek.tə.bl̩/ adjective► F0» There has been no detectable change in the patient's condition.Thesaurus+: ↑Finding and discovering • • • Extra Examples:» The alarm should go off automatically as soon as smoke is detected.» Many serious illnesses can be nipped in the bud if they are detected early enough.» I thought I could detect a slight West Country accent.» In the future, cars equipped with on-board computers will be able to detect and avoid traffic jams automatically.» I could detect subtle variances in fragrance as we strolled through the garden. |
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