tape-recorder
/ˈteɪp rɪˌkɔːdə/ · /ˈteɪp rɪˌkɔːrdər/
CEFR level A2Topic TechnologyWord #1799 in the learning path
磁带录音机
Definitions
n. A device that records and plays sound using magnetic tape.
磁带录音机
Example
My grandfather still uses a tape-recorder to record songs.
我祖父仍用磁带录音机录制歌曲。
Before digital devices became widespread, researchers often used a tape-recorder to preserve interviews for later analysis.
在数字设备普及之前，研究人员常用磁带录音机保存访谈内容，以供后续分析。
Collocations
- a portable tape-recorder
- a cassette tape-recorder
Word family
- tape (n.)
- record (v.)
- recorder (n.)
- recording (n.)
Usage tip
现代通常写作tape recorder，不加连字符。
FAQ
- What does tape-recorder mean?
- A device that records and plays sound using magnetic tape.
- How is tape-recorder pronounced?
- UK /ˈteɪp rɪˌkɔːdə/, US /ˈteɪp rɪˌkɔːrdər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
