redline

FREQ #49998

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发音

/ˈɹɛd.laɪn/

词形变化

redlines 复数 redlines redlined redlines 三单 redlining redlining 现在分词 redlined 过去式 redlined 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A drawing, document, etc. that has been marked for correction or modification.

  2. 2.

    The maximum speed, temperature, pressure, etc., at which a device (such as the engine in a car, aircraft, etc.) is designed to operate.

v.
  1. 1.

    To mark a drawing or document for correction or modification.

  2. 2.

    To operate a device at one or more redlines.

  3. 3.

    To operate a device at one or more redlines.

    To run an internal combustion engine to its maximum or maximum recommended speed.

    汽车 交通
  4. 4.

    To deny or complicate access to services (such as banking, insurance, or healthcare) to residents in specific, often racially determined, areas.

    加拿大 美国
  5. 5.

    To achieve audio levels that will cause clipping (indicated by red in an audio meter).

    工程

词汇关系

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词源

From red + line, originating with the frequent use of red pen or pencil to mark corrections on drawings and documents (1), and the red markings on a tachometer (2).

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