turntable

• 名词，指可旋转的平台或装置，通常用于播放唱片、在餐桌上转送食物，或在铁路上调转机车和车厢的方向。

A noun referring to a rotating platform or device, commonly used for playing phonograph records, serving food on a dining table, or turning locomotives and cars on a track.

1. Record player componentB1formal

   A rotating circular platform that spins a vinyl record while it is being played, often part of a larger audio system.

   唱盘

   • He placed the vinyl record carefully on the turntable.
   • The turntable's needle needs to be replaced for better sound quality.
   • She bought a vintage turntable to play her old albums.

   同义词platter

2. Revolving serving trayB1formalculinary

   A circular, rotating tray placed on a dining table, used to easily share dishes among diners.

   餐桌转盘

   • The sushi restaurant uses a turntable to serve dishes to customers.
   • We placed the appetizers on the turntable so everyone could reach them.
   • The lazy Susan is a type of turntable commonly used in Chinese dining.

   同义词lazy susan

3. Railway turntableC1formaltechnical

   A rotating platform with a track, used to turn locomotives or other rail vehicles around.

   转车台

   • The steam engine was driven onto the turntable to be reversed.
   • The old railway station still has a working turntable for locomotives.
   • The turntable allowed the train to change direction without needing a large turning loop.