timer
US /ˈtaɪ.mɚ/
UK /ˈtaɪ.mɚ/
1.
计时器, 定时器
a device that measures and records the time taken by an event or process
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She set the timer for 10 minutes to boil the eggs.
她把计时器设为10分钟来煮鸡蛋。
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The oven has a built-in timer.
烤箱有一个内置计时器。
2.
计时员, 时间记录员
a person who measures or records time, especially in sports
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The official timer recorded the athlete's sprint time.
官方计时员记录了运动员的短跑时间。
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The race director also acts as the chief timer.
赛事总监也兼任首席计时员。