Timer Device Working Noun Time Part Machine ˈtaɪmə(R
A timer is a device that measures time, often used in machines to start or stop processes at specific times, or used as a kitchen utensil like an egg timer.
A timer is a device that measures time, often used in machines to start or stop processes at specific times, or used as a kitchen utensil like an egg timer.
;计时器;定时器 A timer is a device that measures time, especially one that is part of a machine and causes it to start or stop working at specific times.
...electronic timers that automatically switch on the lights when it gets dark.
光线一暗就自动开灯的电子定时器
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timer/ˈtaɪmə(r); NAmEˈtaɪmər/noun _measuring_kitchenutensils_comp.jpg _timer.jpg ( often in compounds 常构成复合词) a device that is used to measure the time that sth takes; a device that starts or stops a machine working at a particular time 时计;计时器;跑表;定时器◆an oven timer烤箱定时器☞see also
egg timer
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old-timer
timertimerstimer/ˈtaɪmə(r); NAmEˈtaɪmər/
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timertim‧er /ˈtaɪmə $ -ər/ noun [countable]
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1an instrument that you use to measure time, when you are doing something such as cooking: Set the timer on the cooker for three minutes. →
egg-timer
2part-timer/full-timer someone who works part or all of a normal working week
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计时器(64%),定时器(33%),计时员(3%)
n.[电子] 定时器;计时器;计时员,记时员;跑表;延时调节器
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