| 单词 | dial |
| 释义 | dial —dial /ˈdaɪ.əl/ noun [C] (MEASURING DEVICE) F0 the part of a machine or device that shows you a measurement of something such as speed or time: » Can you read what it says on the dial?» The dial of/on his watch had a picture of Mickey Mouse on it.Thesaurus+: ↑Weighing, measuring and counting devicesF0 a device on an instrument that you move in order to control it or make changes to it: » You turn this dial to find a different radio station.Thesaurus+: ↑Weighing, measuring and counting devicesnoun [C] (PHONE) ► F0 the disc with numbers on old-fashioned phones that you turn when you make a callThesaurus+: ↑Communicating by telephoneverb [I or T] (-ll- or US USUALLY -l-) ↑Verb Endings for dial ► B1 to operate a phone or make a phone call to someone by choosing a particular series of numbers on the phone: » Can I dial this number direct, or do I have to go through the operator?» Dial 0 for the switchboard.Thesaurus+: ↑Communicating by telephone• • • Extra Examples:» Can I dial this number direct or do I have to go through the switchboard?» She picked up the receiver and dialled his number.» He dialled 999 and stammered out his name and address.» He dialled her number, his heart thumping.» There's no response when I dial the number. |
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