dial

US /ˈdaɪ.əl/
UK /ˈdaɪ.əl/
"dial" picture
1.

表盘, 刻度盘

a face of a clock or watch or a similar movable circular plate or disc indicating a measurement or setting

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The clock's dial was made of polished brass.
钟的表盘是用抛光黄铜制成的。
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He carefully turned the dial to the correct frequency.
他小心翼翼地将刻度盘调到正确的频率。
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facegaugemeterindicatordisplay
1.

拨号, 打电话

to operate a telephone or make a call to a particular number by pressing buttons or rotating a dial

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Please dial 911 in case of emergency.
紧急情况下请拨打911。
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She had to dial the number several times before getting through.
她不得不拨打好几次电话才打通。
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callphoneringcontact
2.

调整, 设定

to adjust a setting or level using a dial or knob

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He dialed up the volume on the radio.
他调高了收音机的音量。
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Can you dial down the brightness on the screen?
你能调低屏幕亮度吗？
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adjustsetregulatetune
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dial indirect dialingspeed dialdial-up