List 04 Engineering

Question 1

interface /ˈɪntəfeɪs/

Answer 1

interface /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ (interfacing, interfaced, interfaces)

1. N-COUNT The interface between two subjects or systems is the area in which they affect each other or have links with each other. 交叉区域
#...a witty exploration of that interface between bureaucracy and the working world.
#…对官僚阶层和劳动大众之间的临界区域的巧妙探究。

2. N-COUNT The user interface of a particular piece of computer software is its presentation on the screen and how easy it is to operate. 界面 [计算机]
#...the development of better user interfaces.
#…更好用户界面的开发。

3. V-RECIP If one thing interfaces with another, or if two things interface, they have connections with each other. If you interface one thing with another, you connect the two things. 相互联系; 连接 [正式]
#...the way we interface with the environment.
#…我们与环境相互联系的方式。
##He had interfaced all this machinery with a master computer.
##他已将这整台机器与一台主控计算机连接起来。

Question 2

abacus /ˈæbəkəs/

Answer 2

abacus /ˈæbəkəs/ (abacuses)

1. N-COUNT An abacus is a frame used for counting. It has rods with sliding beads on them. 算盘

Question 3

negation /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Answer 3

negation /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

1. N-SING The negation of something is its complete opposite or something which destroys it or makes it lose its effect. 反面; 对立面; 否定 [正式] [N 'of' n]
#Badly written legislation is the negation of the rule of law and of democracy.
#书写不规范的法律条文有悖于法治和民主。

2. N-UNCOUNT Negation is disagreement, refusal, or denial. 否定; 拒绝; 否认 [正式]
#Irena shook her head, but in bewilderment, not negation.
#艾丽娜摇了摇头，是出于困惑，而非否定。

Question 4

aesthetic /iːsˈθɛtɪk, ɪs-/

Answer 4

aesthetic /iːsˈθɛtɪk, ɪs-/ (also esthetic)

1. ADJ Aesthetic is used to talk about beauty or art, and people's appreciation of beautiful things. 审美的
#...products chosen for their aesthetic appeal as well as their durability and quality.
#…因其审美吸引力以及耐用性和质量好而被挑选的产品。

2. N-SING The aesthetic of a work of art is its aesthetic quality. (艺术品的) 审美特质
#He responded very strongly to the aesthetic of this particular work.
#他对这部作品的审美特质反应十分强烈。

3. aesthetically ADV 审美上地
#A statue which is aesthetically pleasing to one person, however, may be repulsive to another.
#从审美角度令一个人满意的一尊雕像可能令另一个人反感。

Question 5

discrete /dɪsˈkriːt/

Answer 5

discrete /dɪsˈkriːt/

1. ADJ Discrete ideas or things are separate and distinct from each other. 分立的 [正式] [usu ADJ n]
   #…instruction manuals that break down jobs into scores of discrete steps.
   #…将这些工作分解为多个分立步骤的说明书。
2. N-COUNT 分立器件

Question 6

knob /nɒb/

Answer 6

knob /nɒb/ (knobs)

1. N-COUNT A knob is a round handle on a door or drawer which you use in order to open or close it. 球形把手
#He turned the knob and pushed against the door.
#他转动门把手，推了那扇门。

2. N-COUNT A knob is a round switch on a piece of machinery or equipment. 旋钮
#...the volume knob.
#…音量旋钮。

Question 7

toggle /ˈtɒɡəl/

Answer 7

toggle /ˈtɒɡəl/ toggling, toggled, toggles)

1. N-COUNT A toggle is a small piece of wood or plastic which is sewn to something such as a coat or bag, and which is pushed through a loop or hole to fasten it. 棒形纽扣

2. V-I On computers and some other machines, if you toggle between two functions, you use a part of the machine that allows you to switch from one function to the other one. 切换
#You can toggle between them and the normal icons by selecting View Options.
#你可以通过选定视图选项在它们和正常图标间切换。
##He toggled the com to talk to air traffic control.
##他切换了通信以与空管交谈。

3. N-COUNT Toggle is also a noun. 切换 [oft N n]
#Zimmer reached down on his console and flipped a toggle switch.
#齐默把手伸到控制台上并按下了切换开关。