dial
verb [ I or T ] uk/ˈdaɪ.əl/ us/ˈdaɪ.əl/ -ll- or -l-
B1 拨号，按号码
to operate a phone or make a phone call to someone by choosing a particular series of numbers on the phone
Can I dial this number direct, or do I have to go through the operator? 我可以直接拨这个号码还是需要通过话务员接转？
Dial 0 for the switchboard. 总机拨0。
- More examples
- Can I dial this number direct or do I have to go through the switchboard?
- She picked up the receiver and dialled his number.
- He dialled 999 and stammered out his name and address.
- He dialled her number, his heart thumping.
- There's no response when I dial the number.
dial
noun [ C ] uk/ˈdaɪ.əl/ us/ˈdaɪ.əl/
(MEASURING DEVICE)
表盘，仪表盘
the part of a machine or device that shows you a measurement of something such as speed or time
Can you read what it says on the dial? 你能读出仪表盘上的读数吗？
The dial of/on his watch had a picture of Mickey Mouse on it. 他手表的表盘上有一个米老鼠的图案。
旋钮，调节器
a device on an instrument that you move in order to control it or make changes to it
You turn this dial to find a different radio station. 转动这个旋钮可选择不同的广播电台。
(PHONE)
（老式电话机的）拨号盘
the disc with numbers on old-fashioned phones that you turn when you make a call