n.[C]

1. （仪器等的）刻度盘，示数盘
2. 表盘；钟盘
   The clock dial is illuminated at night.

   那只钟面是夜光的。

3. 电台调节器；（电视机的）频道调节器
4. （机器的）调节控制器
5. （电话机的）拨号盘
6. 日晷仪

vt.

1. 调（电视频道、电台）；收听，收视
2. 拨（电话号码）；打电话给
   She dialled London direct.

   她直接拨了给伦敦的电话。

3. （用标度盘）指示；计量

vi.

1. 拨号，打电话
2. 操纵调谐装置

n.

1. a disc marked to show the time on a clock or indicate a reading or measurement by means of a pointer.
   ▸a disc with numbered holes on a telephone, turned to make a call.
   ▸a disc turned to select a setting on a radio, cooker, etc.
2. Brit. informal a person's face.

v.