英语

adaptor

gb/ədˈæptɚ/ us/ədˈæptɚ/
B1 英语
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名词 B1 entity
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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.

用法模式: an adaptor for [a plug/device/cable]; a [USB/travel/power] adaptor
常见错误:
Adapter is the more common spelling, especially in American English; adaptor is also common in British English for devices.
近义词
adapter (More common spelling, especially in American English.) | connector (Emphasizes physically joining parts; broader than adaptor.) | converter (Often changes voltage, signal, or format, not just the shape of a connection.)
反义词
direct connection (A connection made without any extra device.)
搭配
travel adaptor |plug adaptor |power adaptor |USB adaptor |socket adaptor |charger adaptor |audio adaptor |universal adaptor |cable adaptor |HDMI adaptor
主题
electronics |technology |travel |daily_life
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • I need an adaptor for my charger.
  • This adaptor lets the cable fit my laptop.
名词 technical B2 entity
2

Computer interface component

A computer part or piece of software that helps one system work with another.

用法模式: a [network/wireless/graphics] adaptor; an adaptor for [a system/device]
常见错误:
In technical writing, adapter is usually more common than adaptor. Do not confuse adaptor with adopter, a person who starts using something.
近义词
adapter (More common technical spelling.) | interface (Emphasizes the point where systems communicate.) | bridge (Emphasizes linking two otherwise separate systems.)
搭配
network adaptor |wireless adaptor |Wi-Fi adaptor |graphics adaptor |display adaptor |Bluetooth adaptor |database adaptor |interface adaptor |video adaptor |host bus adaptor
主题
computing |technology |software |hardware
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • My computer needs a Wi-Fi adaptor.
  • The adaptor helps the program connect to the database.
名词 B2 role
3

Person who adapts works

Someone who changes a story or play into a new form, such as a film or stage play.

用法模式: the adaptor of [a novel/play]; a [stage/film/radio] adaptor
常见错误:
Do not confuse adaptor with adopter, which means someone who begins using something or legally takes a child or pet into a family.
近义词
adapter (Alternative and often more common spelling.) | arranger (Often suggests changing music or material for a new performance.) | dramatizer (Specifically someone who turns a work into a play or drama.)
搭配
stage adaptor |film adaptor |radio adaptor |television adaptor |literary adaptor |adaptor of the novel |screen adaptor
主题
arts |media |writing |film |theatre
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • The adaptor changed the book into a play.
  • She worked as the adaptor of the radio drama.
语法
词典原形
adaptor
IPA
GB/ədˈæptɚ/
US/ədˈæptɚ/
音节与重音
ad - aptor (2 个音节)
Stress on 2nd syllable (aptor)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: adaptor
  • Plural: adaptors
相关表达

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.

例句
  • 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

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/nˈɛtwˌɚk ədˈæptɚ/
fixed phrase technical

Computer network connection component

The part of a computer or device that lets it connect to a network.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • 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.

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