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单词 tune in
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Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
tune in vb (adverb) often followed by to:
  1. to adjust (a radio or television) to receive (a station or programme)
  2. slang to make or become more aware, knowledgeable, etc (about)
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
tune /tun, tyun/USA pronunciation   n., v., tuned, tun•ing. 
n. 
  1. Music and Dance a series of musical sounds forming a melody:[countable]She whistled a happy tune.
  2. Music and Dance the state of being in harmony:[uncountable]to be in tune.
  3. relationship that is harmonious or agreeable;
    agreement:[uncountable]Her ideas were not in tune with mine.

v. 
  1. Music and Dance to adjust (a musical instrument) to a pitch: [+ object (+ up)][+ object]to tune a guitar (up).[~ (+ up) + object]to tune (up) a guitar.
  2. Mechanicsto adjust (a motor, etc.) so as to make it function properly: [+ object (+ up)]to tune the engine (up).[~ (+ up) + object]to tune (up) the engine.
  3. Radio and Television tune in, to adjust a radio or television so as to receive (signals, etc.): [no object]Tune in to our station next week.[ ~ + [in + object]Tune in your favorite station.[+ object + in]to tune it in.
  4. tune out, [Slang.]to stop paying attention to: [no object]Whenever her parents try to talk about school to her, she just tunes out.[+ object + out]She just tunes them out.[+ out + object]to tune out her parents.
Idioms
  1. Idioms change one's tune, to reverse one's opinions;
    change one's mind:He'll change his tune when he sees how well our new proposal will work.
  2. Idioms sing or whistle a different tune, to change one's opinions in response to changes in circumstances:whistling a different tune now that he's unemployed.
  3. Idioms to the tune of, in the amount of;
    for the cost of:repairs to the tune of several thousand dollars.


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
tune  (to̅o̅n, tyo̅o̅n),USA pronunciation n., v., tuned, tun•ing. 
n. 
    1. a succession of musical sounds forming an air or melody, with or without the harmony accompanying it.
    2. a musical setting of a hymn, poem, psalm, etc., usually in four-part harmony.
    3. the state of being in the proper pitch:to be in tune.
    4. agreement in pitch;
      unison;
      harmony.
    5. proper adjustment, as of radio instruments or circuits with respect to frequency.
    6. harmonious relationship;
      accord;
      agreement.
    7. [Archaic.]frame of mind;
      mood.
    8. [Obs.]a tone or sound.
    9. call the tune, to decide matters of policy;
      control:He was technically running the business, but his father still called the tune.
    10. change one's tune, to reverse one's views;
      change one's mind:She changed her tune about children when she married and had her own.
    11. sing a different tune, to be forced to change one's ways, attitude, behavior, etc.:He will sing a different tune when he has to earn his own money.
    12. to the tune of, [Informal.]in or about the amount of:In order to expand, they will need capital to the tune of six million dollars.

    v.t. 
    1. to adjust (a musical instrument) to a correct or given standard of pitch (often fol. by up).
    2. to adapt (the voice, song, etc.) to a particular tone, to the expression of a particular feeling, or the like.
    3. to bring (someone or something) into harmony.
    4. to adjust (a motor, mechanism, or the like) for proper functioning.
    5. [Radio and Television.]
      • Radio and Televisionto adjust (a circuit, frequency, or the like) so as to bring it into resonance with another circuit, a given frequency, or the like.
      • Radio and Televisionto adjust (a receiving apparatus) so as to make it compatible in frequency with a transmitting apparatus whose signals are to be received.
      • Radio and Televisionto adjust (a receiving apparatus) so as to receive the signals of a particular transmitting station.
    6. to put into or cause to be in a receptive condition, mood, etc.;
      bring into harmony or agreement.
    7. [Archaic.]
      • to utter, sound, or express musically.
      • to play upon (a lyre).

    v.i. 
    1. to put a musical instrument in tune (often fol. by up).
    2. to give forth a musical sound.
    3. to be in harmony or accord;
      become responsive.
    4. Radio and Television tune in, to adjust a radio or television set so as to receive (signals, a particular station, etc.).
    5. tune out:
      • to adjust a radio or television set so as to stop or avoid receiving (a station or channel).
      • [Slang.]to stop paying attention to a person, situation, etc.
    6. tune up:
      • to cause a group of musical instruments to be brought to the same pitch.
      • to begin to sing.
      • to bring into proper operating order, as a motor:Before starting on our trip we should have the car tuned up.
    • 1350–1400; Middle English (noun, nominal); unexplained variant of tone
      • 18.See corresponding entry in Unabridged harmonize, balance.
      • 21.See corresponding entry in Unabridged chime.

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