单词 | pedal |
释义 | Word Frequency pedal 1(ˈpɛdəl) noun 1. a. any foot-operated lever or other device, esp one of the two levers that drive the chain wheel of a bicycle, the foot brake, clutch control, or accelerator of a car, one of the levers on an organ controlling deep bass notes, or one of the levers on a piano used to create a muted effect or sustain tone b. (as modifier) a pedal cycle a pianist's pedal technique verbWord forms: -als, -alling, -alledWord forms: US -als, -aling or -aled 2. to propel (a bicycle, boat, etc) by operating the pedals 3. (intransitive) to operate the pedals of an organ, piano, etc, esp in a certain way 4. to work (pedals of any kind) Word origin C17: from Latin pedālis; see pedal2Word Frequency pedal 2(ˈpiːdəl) adjective of or relating to the foot or feet Word origin C17: from Latin pedālis, from pēs foot |
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