vernier
/vur-nee-er/US // ˈvɜr ni ər //UK // (ˈvɜːnɪə) //
游标,游標,微调,标尺
Definitions
n.名词 noun
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- : Also vernier scale . a small, movable, graduated scale running parallel to the fixed graduated scale of a sextant, theodolite, barometer, etc., and used for measuring a fractional part of one of the divisions of the fixed scale.
- : Machinery. an auxiliary device for giving a piece of apparatus a higher adjustment accuracy.
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : equipped with a vernier: a vernier barometer.
Examples
The inner vernier is then set to the right ascension of the object which it is desired to observe.
"I really don't know how I shall get through to-morrow," she had said to Madame Vernier.
"Who mean to win our tricks," said Vernier, long used to the ways of commercial travellers and to their periodical visits.
When Madame Vernier heard the name of the lunatic she raised her head and looked at her husband.
Monsieur and Madame Vernier played their part so well that Gaudissart had no suspicions, and straightway fell into the trap.
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