dial

• 指带有数字或刻度的平面圆形表面，用于显示测量值、选择设置或操作设备（如钟表、收音机、电话）。也可指用于选择或调节的旋钮或控制盘。

A noun referring to a flat, circular surface with numbers or markings, used for indicating measurements, selecting settings, or operating devices such as clocks, radios, or telephones.

1. Clock or watch faceA2formal

   The face of a clock or watch that shows the time using numbers and hands.

   表盘

   • The clock's dial has Roman numerals.
   • He glanced at the dial to check the time.
   • The watch dial is made of polished silver.

   同义词clock faceface

2. Control knobA2formal

   A circular control on a device, such as a radio, oven, or thermostat, used to adjust settings.

   旋钮

   • Turn the dial to increase the volume.
   • She adjusted the oven dial to 350 degrees.
   • The thermostat dial is set to 20 degrees Celsius.

   同义词adjustercontrolknobregulatortuner

3. Telephone dialA2formal

   A rotating disc or keypad on a telephone used to enter a number.

   电话拨号盘

   • He spun the dial on the old rotary phone.
   • The dial on the telephone was broken.
   • She pressed the numbers on the dial carefully.

• 指在电话上按或旋转按钮、按键来拨打电话的动作。

A verb used to indicate the act of pressing or turning the buttons or keys on a telephone to make a call.

1. Call a phone numberA2formal

   To press the buttons or turn the dial on a telephone to call a number.

   拨打电话号码

   • She dialed the emergency number immediately.
   • He dialed his friend's number but got no answer.
   • Please dial 0 for the operator.

   同义词buzzcallcall upphoneringring uptelephone

2. Adjust a deviceB1formal

   To turn a dial or control to set a device to a specific value or channel.

   调（调节）

   • He dialed the radio to his favorite station.
   • She dialed the thermostat up to 25 degrees.
   • You need to dial the correct frequency on the receiver.

   同义词adjustregulateselectsettuneturn