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shortwave

/shawrt-weyv/US // ˈʃɔrtˈweɪv //

短波,短讯,短程波,短途旅行

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Electricity. a radio wave shorter than that used in AM broadcasting, corresponding to frequencies of over 1600 kilohertz: used for long-distance reception or transmission.
    • : shortwave radio.
    • : Physics. a wave of electromagnetic radiation equal in length to, or shorter than, the wavelength of visible light.
adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : of, relating to, or using shortwaves.
  1. 1

    short·waved, short·wav·ing.

    • : to transmit by shortwaves.

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Examples

  • However, with the approaching shortwave trough and its cooler air aloft, these layers could be eroded enough to not hamper storm intensity.

  • By the time the fifth year had passed, even shortwave reports had long since ceased.

  • And it was the same abroad, according to the few garbled reports thereafter obtainable only via ancient shortwave devices.

  • Much later, as they neared Riverview, Penny absently switched on the shortwave radio.

  • Like all cars belonging to the Swifts' key personnel, Bud's was equipped with a two-way shortwave radio.

  • Closing themselves into the car, the girls tried without success to get the outlaw shortwave station.