[N-COUNT 可数名词]行为准则;规则;法典;法规 A code is a set of rules about how people should behave or about how something must be done.
[oft n N]
...Article 159 of the Turkish Penal Code.
《土耳其刑法法典》第159条
...local building codes.
地方建筑法规
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]密码;暗码;代码 A code is a system of replacing the words in a message with other words or symbols, so that nobody can understand it unless they know the system.
[also in N]
They used elaborate secret codes, as when the names of trees stood for letters...
他们使用了复杂的暗号,比如用树的名称代表字母。
If you can't remember your number, write it in code in a diary.
如果记不住自己的号码,可以用代码记在日记簿里。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](邮政)编码;(电话)区号 A code is a group of numbers or letters which is used to identify something, such as a postal address or part of a telephone system.
Callers dialing the wrong area code will not get through.
打电话的人如果拨错区号,就无法接通。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]信号;标记 A code is any system of signs or symbols that has a meaning.
It will need different microchips to reconvert the digital code back into normal TV signals.
把数字信号重新转换回通常的电视信号需要另外的微芯片。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](遗传)密码 The genetic code of a person, animal or plant is the information contained in DNA which determines the structure and function of cells, and the inherited characteristics of all living things.
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[with supp]
Scientists provided the key to understanding the genetic code that determines every bodily feature.
科学家们找到了破解决定各种身体特征的遗传密码的密钥。
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[VERB 动词]把…编码(或编号) To code something means to give it a code or to mark it with its code.
[V n]
He devised a way of coding every statement uniquely...
他设计了一种把每句话进行独特编码的方法。
The machines were coded so we could tell them apart.
机器都编了号,便于我们区分。
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]编码 Computer code is a system or language for expressing information and instructions in a form which can be understood by a computer.
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See also:
bar code
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Highway Code
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machine code
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morse code
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postcode
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zip code
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code★AWL/kəʊd; NAmEkoʊd/
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codecodescodedcodingnoun★1★[countable , uncountable ]( often in compounds 常构成复合词) a system of words, letters, numbers or symbols that represent a message or record information secretly or in a shorter form 密码;暗码;电码;代码◆to break/crack a code(= to understand and read the message)破译密码◆It's written in code.那是用密码写的。◆Tap your code numberinto the machine. 把你的密码数字输入机器。◆In the event of the machine not operating correctly, an error codewill appear. 如果机器运转不正常,就会出现错误代码。☞see also
area code
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barcode
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Morse code
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postcode
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sort code
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zip code
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dialling code
◆There are three codes for London.伦敦有三个电话区号。3[uncountable ]( computing 计) a system of computer programming instructions 编码☞see also
machine code
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source code
4[countable ]a set of moral principles or rules of behaviour that are generally accepted by society or a social group 道德准则;行为规范◆a strict code of conduct严格的行为准则5[countable ]a system of laws or written rules that state how people in an institution or a country should behave 法典;法规◆the penal code刑法典☞see also
dress code
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Highway Code
verb1codesth to write or print words, letters, numbers, etc. on sth so that you know what it is, what group it belongs to, etc. 为…编码◆Each order is coded separately.每份订单都单独编号。2codesth to put a message into code so that it can only be understood by a few people 把…译成密码3codesth ( computing 计) to write a computer program by putting one system of numbers, words and symbols into another system 编程序;编码SYN
encode
code/kəʊd; NAmEkoʊd/
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code1 noun
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codecode1 /kəʊd $ koʊd/ ●●●S2W2 noun
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1laws/behaviour [countable] a set of rules, laws, or principles that tell people how to behave: The Torah is the basis for all the Jewish laws and their moral code. Each state in the US has a different criminal and civil code. The judge ruled that there had been no breach of the code. There were plans to introduce a dress code (=rules about what to wear) for civil servants.code of conduct/behaviour/ethics the strict code of conduct that is so much a part of karatecode of practice (=a set of rules that people in a particular business or profession agree to obey) The Textile Services Association has drawn up a code of practice endorsed by the Office of Fair Trading.► see thesaurus at
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2secret message [countable, uncountable] a system of words, letters, or symbols that you use instead of ordinary writing, so that the information can only be understood by someone else who knows the systemin code All reports must be sent in code.break/crack a code (=manage to understand a code) They didn’t realise that we’d broken their secret code.3symbols giving information [countable] a set of numbers, letters, or symbols that shows what something is or gives information about it: Goods that you order must have a product code. Every item found on the archaeological dig is given a code number. →
bar code
, genetic code
, postcode
, zip code
4telephones [countable] (also dialling code, STD code British English) the group of numbers that comes before a telephone number when you are calling from a different areaSYN area code American English: What’s the code for Aberdeen?5computers [countable, uncountable] a set of instructions that tell a computer what to do →
machine code
, source code
6sounds/signals [countable] a system of sounds or signals that represent words or letters when they are sent by machine →
Morse code
COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1phrasesa code of practice/conduct/ethics (=rules for people in a particular profession or business)· There is a strict code of conduct for doctors.a code of behaviour· Each tribe follows its own code of behaviour.a code of honour (=a code of behaviour)· The family’s code of honour meant that they had to take revenge.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + codea moral code· Children acquire their parents’ moral code.a legal code (=rules decided by law)· the legal code on the use of pesticidesa penal/criminal code (=relating to the punishment of criminals)· At that time the penal code allowed the death penalty.a dress code (=rules about what you must wear)· Some of the more expensive clubs have a dress code.the Highway Code (=the official rules about driving in Britain)· You will be tested on your knowledge of the Highway Code.a strict code· In future we will have to abide by a strict code of environmental standards.a voluntary code (=one that people are not legally obliged to follow)· This voluntary code sets standards for retailers on the use of child labour.verbshave a code· Most professional organizations have a code of ethics.create/produce/establish a code· They have established a code of practice for advertisers.draw up/lay down a code (=create one)· The syndicate decided to draw up a code of conduct for its members.follow a code· When children are near water, it’s important to follow a basic safety code.comply with/adhere to/conform to a code formal (=follow one)· All staff must sign and strictly adhere to a Code of Business Ethics.break a code· European steel producers were judged to be breaking the code.breach/violate/contravene a code formal (=break one)· Any companies breaching the code will be expelled from the Association.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2adjectivesa secret code· the secret codes used during the two world warsverbsbreak/crack a code (=discover how to understand a code)· The Enigma machine was used to crack the enemy codes.decipher a code formal (=break one)· His job involved deciphering the codes used by the enemy.write something in code· All the information we received during the war was written in code.send something in code· The message was sent in code to the task force, as a signal to attack.code + NOUNa code word (=a secret word you must know to get information, access etc)· UMBRA was the code word for top secret information.a code name (=a secret name used to hide your real identity)· The spy was referred to in the report only by his code name 'Trevor S'.
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1[transitive] to put a set of numbers, letters, or symbols on something to show what it is or give information about it: Each path is coded to show the level of difficulty. The researcher codes them X or Y.2[transitive] to put a message into code so that it is secretOPP decode: a coded messageGRAMMARCode is usually passive in this meaning.3[intransitive, transitive] to write computer programs: I think kids should be taught how to code.
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