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单词 radar
释义

radar

noun

ra·​dar ˈrā-ˌdär How to pronounce radar (audio)
often attributive
1
: a device or system consisting usually of a synchronized radio transmitter and receiver that emits radio waves and processes their reflections for display and is used especially for detecting and locating objects (such as aircraft) or surface features (as of a planet)
2
: range of notice
fell off the radar after losing their first three games

Example Sentences

The approaching planes were detected by radar.
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Word History

Etymology

radio detecting and ranging

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

radar

noun

ra·​dar ˈrā-ˌdär How to pronounce radar (audio)
: a radio device for detecting the position of things in the distance and the direction of moving objects (as distant airplanes or ships)
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