adaptor
gb/ədˈæptɚ/ us/ədˈæptɚ/
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Connector for incompatible devices
A small thing you use when two plugs, sockets, or pieces of equipment do not fit together.
Vartosenos šablonas:
an adaptor for [a plug/device/cable]; a [USB/travel/power] adaptor
Dažna klaida:
Adapter is the more common spelling, especially in American English; adaptor is also common in British English for devices.
Sinonimai
adapter (More common spelling, especially in American English.)
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connector (Emphasizes physically joining parts; broader than adaptor.)
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converter (Often changes voltage, signal, or format, not just the shape of a connection.)
Antonimai
direct connection (A connection made without any extra device.)
Kolokacijos
travel adaptor
|plug adaptor
|power adaptor
|USB adaptor
|socket adaptor
|charger adaptor
|audio adaptor
|universal adaptor
|cable adaptor
|HDMI adaptor
Temos
electronics
|technology
|travel
|daily_life
Pavyzdžiai
- I bought an adaptor so my phone charger would fit the hotel socket.
- The projector has only HDMI, so you'll need an adaptor for your laptop.
- This headset comes with a small adaptor for older audio ports.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- I need an adaptor for my charger.
- This adaptor lets the cable fit my laptop.
Daiktavardis
technical
B2
entity
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Computer interface component
A computer part or piece of software that helps one system work with another.
Vartosenos šablonas:
a [network/wireless/graphics] adaptor; an adaptor for [a system/device]
Dažna klaida:
In technical writing, adapter is usually more common than adaptor. Do not confuse adaptor with adopter, a person who starts using something.
Sinonimai
adapter (More common technical spelling.)
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interface (Emphasizes the point where systems communicate.)
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bridge (Emphasizes linking two otherwise separate systems.)
Kolokacijos
network adaptor
|wireless adaptor
|Wi-Fi adaptor
|graphics adaptor
|display adaptor
|Bluetooth adaptor
|database adaptor
|interface adaptor
|video adaptor
|host bus adaptor
Temos
computing
|technology
|software
|hardware
Pavyzdžiai
- The new network adaptor fixed the connection problem.
- The app uses an adaptor to pull data from several older systems.
- Make sure the Bluetooth adaptor is enabled in the device settings.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- My computer needs a Wi-Fi adaptor.
- The adaptor helps the program connect to the database.
Daiktavardis
B2
role
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Person who adapts works
Someone who changes a story or play into a new form, such as a film or stage play.
Vartosenos šablonas:
the adaptor of [a novel/play]; a [stage/film/radio] adaptor
Dažna klaida:
Do not confuse adaptor with adopter, which means someone who begins using something or legally takes a child or pet into a family.
Sinonimai
adapter (Alternative and often more common spelling.)
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arranger (Often suggests changing music or material for a new performance.)
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dramatizer (Specifically someone who turns a work into a play or drama.)
Kolokacijos
stage adaptor
|film adaptor
|radio adaptor
|television adaptor
|literary adaptor
|adaptor of the novel
|screen adaptor
Temos
arts
|media
|writing
|film
|theatre
Pavyzdžiai
- The adaptor kept the main plot but cut several minor characters from the novel.
- As the stage adaptor, she had to turn long descriptions into dialogue.
- The film credits name both the original novelist and the adaptor.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The adaptor changed the book into a play.
- She worked as the adaptor of the radio drama.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
adaptor
IPA
GB/ədˈæptɚ/
US/ədˈæptɚ/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
ad - aptor (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (aptor)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: adaptor
- Plural: adaptors
Posakiai
ac adaptor
1/æk ədˈæptɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Wall-power converter for devices
A power device that lets an electronic item use electricity from a wall socket.
Pavyzdžiai
- The keyboard can run on batteries or an AC adaptor.
- The AC adaptor converts wall power for the device.
- Check the label on the AC adaptor before using it abroad.
network adaptor
1/nˈɛtwˌɚk ədˈæptɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Computer network connection component
The part of a computer or device that lets it connect to a network.
Pavyzdžiai
- The desktop needs a network adaptor to connect to Wi-Fi.
- Update the driver for your network adaptor if the connection keeps dropping.
- The operating system could not detect the network adaptor.
plug adaptor
1/plˈʌɡ ədˈæptɚ/
fixed phrase
Adaptor for electrical plugs
A device that makes a plug fit a different socket.
Pavyzdžiai
- The lamp has a European plug, so you'll need a plug adaptor.
- This plug adaptor lets the charger fit the wall socket.
- We keep a spare plug adaptor in the kitchen drawer.
power adaptor
1/pˈaʊɚ ədˈæptɚ/
fixed phrase
External electrical power supply
A device that gives the right power to another electronic device.
Pavyzdžiai
- The laptop won't charge because the power adaptor is missing.
- Use the power adaptor that came with the router.
- The wrong power adaptor can damage the device.
travel adaptor
1/tɹˈævəl ədˈæptɚ/
fixed phrase
Adaptor for foreign sockets
A small device for using your plug in another country.
Pavyzdžiai
- Don't forget to pack a travel adaptor for the UK.
- A travel adaptor won't necessarily protect your hair dryer from the wrong voltage.
- The hotel sold travel adaptors at the front desk.
universal adaptor
1/jˌunəvˈɚsəl ədˈæptɚ/
fixed phrase
Adaptor fitting many standards
An adaptor that works with many different plugs or devices.
Pavyzdžiai
- A universal adaptor is useful if you travel to several countries.
- The kit includes a universal adaptor with interchangeable plugs.
- Even a universal adaptor may not convert voltage.
usb adaptor
1/ˈʌsb ədˈæptɚ/
fixed phrase
Adaptor for USB connections
A small device that helps a USB cable or port connect to something different.
Pavyzdžiai
- I used a USB adaptor to connect the camera to my tablet.
- This USB adaptor lets the old mouse work with a newer laptop.
- The box includes a cable and a USB adaptor.
wi-fi adaptor
1/wi fˈi ədˈæptɚ/
fixed phrase
Adaptor for wireless internet
A small device that lets a computer use Wi-Fi.
Pavyzdžiai
- The old computer doesn't have wireless built in, so I bought a Wi-Fi adaptor.
- Plug the Wi-Fi adaptor into a USB port and install the driver.
- A stronger Wi-Fi adaptor improved the signal in the upstairs room.