repeater
US /rɪˈpiːtər/
UK /rɪˈpiːtə/
名词
1.
重复者, 模仿者
a person or thing that repeats something
示例:
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The parrot was a good repeater of phrases.
鹦鹉是很好的短语复读机。
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He's a habitual repeater of old jokes.
他是个习惯性重复老笑话的人。
2.
中继器, 转发器
a device that receives and retransmits a signal to extend its range
示例:
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We installed a Wi-Fi repeater to improve the signal in the back rooms.
我们安装了一个Wi-Fi中继器，以改善后方房间的信号。
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Radio repeaters are essential for communication in mountainous regions.
无线电中继器对于山区通信至关重要。
3.
连发枪, 多发枪支
a firearm designed to fire multiple shots without reloading, typically by having a magazine or cylinder
示例:
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The hunter carried a lever-action repeater.
猎人带着一把杠杆式连发枪。
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Early repeaters revolutionized warfare.
早期的连发枪彻底改变了战争。