释义 |
tune in
tune T0266700 (to͞on, tyo͞on)n.1. Music a. A melody, especially a simple and easily remembered one.b. A song.c. The state of being in correct pitch: sang out of tune; played in tune with the piano.d. Obsolete A musical tone.2. a. Concord or agreement; harmony: in tune with the times.b. Archaic Frame of mind; disposition.3. Electronics Adjustment of a receiver or circuit for maximum response to a given signal or frequency.v. tuned, tun·ing, tunes v.tr.1. a. Music To put into proper pitch: tuned the violin.b. Archaic To utter musically; sing.2. To adjust or adopt in order to meet specific requirements or conditions, especially:a. To adjust (an electronic receiver) to a desired frequency.b. To adjust (an electronic circuit) so as to make it resonant with a given input signal.c. To adjust (an engine, for example) for maximum usability or performance.d. To adjust the wavelength output of (a laser).v.intr. To become attuned.Phrasal Verbs: tune in1. Electronics To adjust a receiver to receive signals at a particular frequency or a particular program.2. Slang To make or become aware or responsive: "Nobody tunes in to what anybody else is saying" (Bruce Allen). tune out1. Electronics To adjust a receiver so as not to receive a particular signal.2. Slang a. To disassociate oneself from one's environment: "The average reader, used to seeing the world in three-dimensional color, tunes out" (Carlin Romano).b. To become unresponsive to; ignore: tuned out the children's screaming. tune up1. Music To adjust an instrument to a desired pitch or key.2. To adjust a machine so as to put it into proper condition.3. To prepare for a specified activity.Idiom: to the tune of To the sum or extent of: produced profits to the tune of $10 million. [Middle English, variant of tone, tone; see tone.] tun′a·ble, tune′a·ble adj.tun′a·bly, tune′a·bly adv.tune in vb 1. (Electronics) to adjust (a radio or television) to receive (a station or programme) 2. slang to make or become more aware, knowledgeable, etc (about) ThesaurusVerb | 1. | tune in - regulate (a radio or television set) in order to receive a certain station or programtune, tune up - adjust for (better) functioning; "tune the engine" | Translationstune (tjuːn) noun musical notes put together in a particular (melodic and pleasing) order; a melody. He played a tune on the violin. 旋律 曲调 verb1. to adjust (a musical instrument, or its strings etc) to the correct pitch. The orchestra tuned their instruments. (為樂器或琴弦)調音 调音2. to adjust a radio so that it receives a particular station. The radio was tuned to a German station. 將收音機調到某電台的頻道 (给收音机、电视等)调谐,调频道 3. to adjust (an engine etc) so that it runs well. (將引擎)調整好 调整,使协调 ˈtuneful adjective having a good, clear, pleasant etc tune. That song is very tuneful. 曲調優美的 曲调优美的ˈtunefully adverb 悅耳動聽地 悦耳(地) ˈtunefulness noun 悅耳動聽 悦耳ˈtuneless adjective without a good etc tune; unmusical. The child was singing in a tuneless voice. 不合諧的,五音不全的 不合调的,声调不悦耳的 ˈtunelessly adverb 不合諧地,五音不全地 不合调地,不悦耳地 ˈtunelessness noun 不合諧,五音不全 不合调ˈtuner noun1. (also piˈano-tuner) a person whose profession is tuning pianos. 鋼琴調音師 钢琴调音师2. the dial on a radio etc used to tune in to the different stations. 收音機的調頻器 收音机上的调谐器3. a radio which is part of a stereo system. 立體音響的收音機部分 立体声系统中的收音机部分change one's tune to change one's attitude, opinions etc. 轉變態度 转变态度in tune1. (of a musical instrument) having been adjusted so as to give the correct pitches. Is the violin in tune with the piano? 協調 协调2. (of a person's singing voice) at the same pitch as that of other voices or instruments. Someone in the choir isn't (singing) in tune. (唱得)合調 (唱得)合调 out of tune not in tune. 走音,走調 走调,不合调 tune in to tune a radio (to a particular station or programme). We usually tune (the radio) in to the news. 將收音機頻道轉到(某電台或某節目) 调整频率至…,收听(收音机、电视) tune up (of an orchestra etc) to tune instruments. 將樂器調好音(如交響樂團) 调音,调弦 tune in
tune in1. To watch or listen to a particular broadcast. The term originates from the need to "tune" a radio or television to a specific station or channel for a particular program. Be sure to tune in tomorrow, when we'll have the results of the big contest! We have over 2 million viewers tuning in to our show every week.2. To pay attention to, become aware of, or be responsive (to someone or something). My father never tuned in when we were growing up. Our mother essentially raised us on her own. Would you mind tuning in to your brother for a little while? I need to go get dinner ready.See also: tunetuned inAware of, responsive to, or able to understand (someone or something). A lot of parents aren't tuned in to their kids' real desires or ambitions. I don't know what's wrong with him, but Jim hasn't been tuned in lately at all.See also: tunetune something into adjust a radio or television set so that something can be received. Couldyou tune the newscast in? Please tune in the station a little better.See also: tunetune in (on someone or something) and tune in (to someone or something) 1. Lit. to adjust a radio or television set to receive a broadcast of someone or something. Let's tune in on the late news. I don't want to tune in tonight. 2. and tune in (to something) Fig. to pay attention to someone or something. I just can't tune in on these professors. I listen and I try, but I just can't tune in.See also: tunetune in(to something) Go to tune in (on someone or something).See also: tunetuned inaware; up-to-date. Jan is tuned in and alert to what is going on around her. Hey, Jill! Get tuned in, why don'tyou?See also: tunetune in1. Adjust a receiver to receive a particular program or signals at a particular frequency, as in Tune in tomorrow, folks, for more up-to-date news. [Early 1900s] 2. Be aware or responsive, as in She's really tuned in to teenagers. [1920s] For an antonym, see tune out. See also: tunetuned in aware of or able to understand something. informal 1994 Today's Parent It is more important to be tuned in to your child's needs than to be the boss. See also: tunetune inv.1. To connect to or start receiving a particular broadcast station or program: Millions of viewers tuned in at 6:00 for the football game.2. To become aware of or responsive to someone or something: It wasn't until after the disaster that I really tuned in to what was happening overseas.3. To cause someone to become aware of or responsive to someone or something: One of my classmates tuned me in to politics.See also: tunetune in verbSee tune in to somethingSee also: tunetuned in mod. aware; up-to-date. Jan is tuned in and alert to what is going on around her. See also: tuneEncyclopediaSeetunetune in Related to tune in: tune upWords related to tune inverb regulate (a radio or television set) in order to receive a certain station or programRelated Words |