repeater
US /rɪˈpiːtər/
UK /rɪˈpiːtə/
名詞
1.
重複者, 模仿者
a person or thing that repeats something
範例:
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The parrot was a good repeater of phrases.
鸚鵡是很好的短語複讀機。
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He's a habitual repeater of old jokes.
他是個習慣性重複老笑話的人。
2.
中繼器, 轉發器
a device that receives and retransmits a signal to extend its range
範例:
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We installed a Wi-Fi repeater to improve the signal in the back rooms.
我們安裝了一個Wi-Fi中繼器，以改善後方房間的訊號。
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Radio repeaters are essential for communication in mountainous regions.
無線電中繼器對於山區通訊至關重要。
3.
連發槍, 多發槍枝
a firearm designed to fire multiple shots without reloading, typically by having a magazine or cylinder
範例:
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The hunter carried a lever-action repeater.
獵人帶著一把槓桿式連發槍。
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Early repeaters revolutionized warfare.
早期的連發槍徹底改變了戰爭。