单词 | telearchics |
释义 | > as lemmastelearchics telearchics n. Brit. /ˈtɛlɪˌɑːkɪks/ , U.S. /ˈtɛliˌɑrkɪks/ [apparently < tele- comb. form + ancient Greek ἄρχειν to lead (see arch- prefix) + -ic suffix (see -ic suffix 2)] rare (with singular agreement) the science or practice of remotely controlling machines, vehicles, etc.ΚΠ 1926 Westm. Gaz. 10 Dec. ‘Tele-archics’, or remote wireless control, has been applied so that aircraft may be directed by its means. 1966 Jrnl. Royal Soc. Arts 114 360 The simplest example of telearchics is the well-known case of a mechanical hand operated remotely by a human hand and watched through a radiation-stopping window as it carries out operations on highly radioactive materials. < as lemmas |
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