relay

名詞

UK/ˈriː.leɪ/
US/ˈriː.leɪ/

定義 relay 名詞

team

  1. Countable

    A group of people who take turns to continue an activity, where others from the same team or organization have been previously engaged.

    • Workers operated in relays to keep the machinery running throughout the night.

    • Following the mudslide, volunteers worked in relays to rescue those trapped under the rubble.

    • Engineers worked in relays to maintain the production line and keep it running smoothly.

  2. Countable

    A race between two or more teams where each team member runs or swims a specific portion of the race.

    • They participated in the 4x100 meter relay race.

    • The relay race is a very popular event at the Olympics.

    • The swim team won gold in the relay event.

equipment

  1. Countable

    A device that responds to minor changes in electrical current by activating switches or other devices within an electrical circuit.

    • This relay is used to protect the circuit from damage.

    • The relay automatically shuts down the system for safety.

    • The system failed to start properly due to a faulty relay.

動詞

UK/ˌrɪˈleɪ/
US/ˌrɪˈleɪ/

定義 relay 動詞

  1. Transitive

    To pass on information you have received, or to broadcast a signal, message, or program via television or radio.

    • She relayed the message she had received from the manager to the team.

    • The news channel relayed the live broadcast of the important match to its viewers.

    • He is in charge of relaying instructions from the head office to the local branches.