| 释义 |
dig·i·tal
I. \ˈdijəd.əl, -ətəl\ adjective
Etymology: Latin digitalis, from digitus + -alis -al
1. : of or relating to the fingers
< digital technique of a pianist >
< digital grasp >
or toes : digitate
2. : performed with a finger
< digital examination >
3.
a. : of or relating to calculation by numerical methods or by discrete units
b. : of or relating to the representation of data by numerical digits or discrete units
• dig·i·tal·ly \-əlē, -əli\ adverb
II. noun
(-s)
1. : finger
2. : a key (as of an organ) to be played by the finger
3. : the terminal joint of the pedipalpus of a spider
III. adjective
1. : providing a readout in numerical digits
< a digital voltmeter >
< a digital clock radio >
2.
a. : relating to an audio recording method in which sound waves are represented digitally (as on magnetic tape) with the result that wow and flutter are eliminated and background noise is greatly reduced
b. : of, relating to, or being a medium on which information (as sound) is recorded digitally
< digital audiotape > |