remote control

noun

UK/rɪˌməʊt kənˈtrəʊl/
US/rɪˌmoʊt kənˈtroʊl/

Definitions of remote control noun

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    A system that allows the control of a machine or vehicle from a distance using electrical or radio signals.

    遙控

    • The explosive device was activated using remote control.

      爆炸裝置是使用遙控裝置啟動的。

    • Many unmanned aerial vehicles are operated using remote control systems.

      許多無人飛行器都是使用遙控系統操作的。

    • They are testing new remote control technologies for driving space probes.

      他們正在測試用於驅動太空探測器的新遙控技術。

  2. B1Countable(可數名詞)

    A handheld device used to operate equipment such as televisions and DVD players.

    遙控器

    • I can't find the TV remote; can you help me look for it?

      我找不到電視遙控器;你能幫我找一下嗎?

    • The batteries in this remote control are dead.

      這個遙控器的電池沒電了。

    • Please hand me the remote; I want to change the channel.

      請把遙控器遞給我;我想換台。