dial是什么意思

详细释义

• 0 to operate a phone or make a phone call to someone by choosing a particular series of numbers on the phone -- 拨号，按号码

  • Can I dial this number direct, or do I have to go through the operator? 我可以直接拨这个号码还是需要通过话务员接转？

  • Dial 0 for the switchboard. 总机拨0。

• 1 the part of a machine or device that shows you a measurement of something such as speed or time -- 表盘，仪表盘

  • Can you read what it says on the dial? 你能读出仪表盘上的读数吗？

  • The dial of/on his watch had a picture of Mickey Mouse on it. 他手表的表盘上有一个米老鼠的图案。

  • You turn this dial to find a different radio station. 转动这个旋钮可选择不同的广播电台。

• 2 the disc with numbers on old-fashioned phones that you turn when you make a call -- （老式电话机的）拨号盘