dial
/ˈdaɪəl/
CEFR level B1Topic TechnologyWord #1958 in the learning path
刻度盘；调节旋钮
Definitions
n. A marked face or rotating control on an instrument
刻度盘；调节旋钮
v. Enter a telephone number to make a call
拨打电话号码
Example
Turn the dial clockwise to make the room warmer.
顺时针转动旋钮，让房间暖和一些。
People who struggle with touchscreens may find a physical dial easier to use when adjusting household appliances.
不擅长使用触摸屏的人在调节家用电器时，可能觉得实体旋钮更方便。
Collocations
- turn the dial
- a clock dial
- dial a number
- a dial tone
Usage tip
过去式英式常用dialled，美式常用dialed。
FAQ
- What does dial mean?
- A marked face or rotating control on an instrument Enter a telephone number to make a call
- How is dial pronounced?
- UK /ˈdaɪəl/, US /ˈdaɪəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
