caliper
US /ˈkæl.ɪ.pər/
UK /ˈkæl.ɪ.pər/
名詞
1.
卡尺, 制動鉗
an instrument for measuring external or internal dimensions, having two hinged legs resembling a compass
範例:
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He used a caliper to measure the thickness of the metal sheet.
他用卡尺測量金屬板的厚度。
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The engineer checked the dimensions with a precision caliper.
工程師用精密卡尺檢查尺寸。
2.
制動鉗, 卡鉗
a device for gripping the wheel or disk in a disc brake or drum brake
範例:
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The mechanic replaced the worn-out brake caliper.
機械師更換了磨損的剎車卡鉗。
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A sticking brake caliper can cause uneven tire wear.
粘滯的剎車卡鉗可能導致輪胎磨損不均。
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