dial in

短语

词形变化

dialed in dialing in dialled in dialling in dials in 三单 dials in dialing in 现在分词 dialling in 现在分词 dialed in 过去式 dialed in 过去分词 dialled in 过去式 dialled in 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To configure or set up (particularly a complex machine with many configuration options [especially knobs and dials]).

    Before starting the recording, make sure you've dialled in the right synthesiser settings.

  2. 2.

    To connect (to a system or service) by telephone.

    I tried dialling in to the server, but I couldn't connect.

  3. 3.

    To join or participate in (a conference call).

    Did you dial in to that earnings announcement?

  4. 4.

    To apprehend and align oneself (to an idea, circumstance, way of thinking, etc.).

    比喻

    The company quickly dialled in to the fact that customers wanted greater convenience.

    Nowadays most people are dialled in to the idea that smoking is bad for you.

词源

dial + in, from tuning in to a radio frequency by changing the dial, or dialling a telephone number (originally on a rotary dial).

来源:wiktionary