Definition of diaphone in English:

diaphone

noun ˈdʌɪəfəʊnˈdīəˌfōn

A low-pitched fog signal operated by compressed air, characterized by the ‘grunt’ which ends each note.
雾笛（低音调防雾信号，用压缩空气操作，其特点是每个音符结束时都有“咕隆” 一声）
Example sentencesExamples
- Use of the diaphones was limited after some lawsuits were filed against the Borough by nearby residents.
- In later years the oscillator was replaced by a duplicate diaphone to be used in the event of breakdown.
- A radio beacon as installed in 1927 and five years later the diaphone and radio beacon were synchronized to help guide them safely into the harbor.
- The diaphones were absolutely deafening and sounded a 2 tone blast every minute or less.
- The diaphone has been likened in some descriptions to a reciprocating siren, which in fact it is.
- The Oral History Division of Simon Fraser University did what they called a ‘Vancouver Soundscape’; its highlight was the diaphone foghorn.
- In 1991 the diaphone fog signal was changed to an electric horn retaining the same character.
- I spent a night and day within a few feet of one of the most powerful lighthouse diaphones on the coast.
- A honeybee hive occasionally inhabits the top of the tower right next to the diaphone itself.
- Below are pictures of the diaphones at each firehouse.
- To anyone in our hobby, however, the sound of the diaphone is magnificent.
- Fog signals have included cannons, whistles, sirens, reed trumpets, bells, diaphones, and diaphragm horns.

Origin

Early 20th century: from Greek dia 'through' + phōnē 'sound'.

Definition of diaphone in US English:

diaphone

nounˈdīəˌfōn

A low-pitched fog signal operated by compressed air, characterized by the “grunt” that ends each note.
雾笛（低音调防雾信号，用压缩空气操作，其特点是每个音符结束时都有“咕隆” 一声）
Example sentencesExamples
- The diaphones were absolutely deafening and sounded a 2 tone blast every minute or less.
- The Oral History Division of Simon Fraser University did what they called a ‘Vancouver Soundscape’; its highlight was the diaphone foghorn.
- Below are pictures of the diaphones at each firehouse.
- In later years the oscillator was replaced by a duplicate diaphone to be used in the event of breakdown.
- The diaphone has been likened in some descriptions to a reciprocating siren, which in fact it is.
- To anyone in our hobby, however, the sound of the diaphone is magnificent.
- A radio beacon as installed in 1927 and five years later the diaphone and radio beacon were synchronized to help guide them safely into the harbor.
- I spent a night and day within a few feet of one of the most powerful lighthouse diaphones on the coast.
- Use of the diaphones was limited after some lawsuits were filed against the Borough by nearby residents.
- A honeybee hive occasionally inhabits the top of the tower right next to the diaphone itself.
- In 1991 the diaphone fog signal was changed to an electric horn retaining the same character.
- Fog signals have included cannons, whistles, sirens, reed trumpets, bells, diaphones, and diaphragm horns.

Origin

Early 20th century: from Greek dia ‘through’ + phōnē ‘sound’.

单词	diaphone
释义	Definition of diaphone in English: diaphone noun ˈdʌɪəfəʊnˈdīəˌfōn A low-pitched fog signal operated by compressed air, characterized by the ‘grunt’ which ends each note. 雾笛（低音调防雾信号，用压缩空气操作，其特点是每个音符结束时都有“咕隆” 一声） Example sentencesExamples Use of the diaphones was limited after some lawsuits were filed against the Borough by nearby residents. In later years the oscillator was replaced by a duplicate diaphone to be used in the event of breakdown. A radio beacon as installed in 1927 and five years later the diaphone and radio beacon were synchronized to help guide them safely into the harbor. The diaphones were absolutely deafening and sounded a 2 tone blast every minute or less. The diaphone has been likened in some descriptions to a reciprocating siren, which in fact it is. The Oral History Division of Simon Fraser University did what they called a ‘Vancouver Soundscape’; its highlight was the diaphone foghorn. In 1991 the diaphone fog signal was changed to an electric horn retaining the same character. I spent a night and day within a few feet of one of the most powerful lighthouse diaphones on the coast. A honeybee hive occasionally inhabits the top of the tower right next to the diaphone itself. Below are pictures of the diaphones at each firehouse. To anyone in our hobby, however, the sound of the diaphone is magnificent. Fog signals have included cannons, whistles, sirens, reed trumpets, bells, diaphones, and diaphragm horns. Origin Early 20th century: from Greek dia 'through' + phōnē 'sound'. Definition of diaphone in US English: diaphone nounˈdīəˌfōn A low-pitched fog signal operated by compressed air, characterized by the “grunt” that ends each note. 雾笛（低音调防雾信号，用压缩空气操作，其特点是每个音符结束时都有“咕隆” 一声） Example sentencesExamples The diaphones were absolutely deafening and sounded a 2 tone blast every minute or less. The Oral History Division of Simon Fraser University did what they called a ‘Vancouver Soundscape’; its highlight was the diaphone foghorn. Below are pictures of the diaphones at each firehouse. In later years the oscillator was replaced by a duplicate diaphone to be used in the event of breakdown. The diaphone has been likened in some descriptions to a reciprocating siren, which in fact it is. To anyone in our hobby, however, the sound of the diaphone is magnificent. A radio beacon as installed in 1927 and five years later the diaphone and radio beacon were synchronized to help guide them safely into the harbor. I spent a night and day within a few feet of one of the most powerful lighthouse diaphones on the coast. Use of the diaphones was limited after some lawsuits were filed against the Borough by nearby residents. A honeybee hive occasionally inhabits the top of the tower right next to the diaphone itself. In 1991 the diaphone fog signal was changed to an electric horn retaining the same character. Fog signals have included cannons, whistles, sirens, reed trumpets, bells, diaphones, and diaphragm horns. Origin Early 20th century: from Greek dia ‘through’ + phōnē ‘sound’.
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