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单词 dimmer
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Definition of dimmer in English:

dimmer

noun ˈdɪməˈdɪmər
  • 1A device for varying the brightness of an electric light.

    (电灯的)变光器,调光器

    Example sentencesExamples
    • However, once all diners are seated and have loaded their plates, a softer lighting is more appropriate and a dimmer switch will nicely provide for multiple intensities.
    • The two versions are created by a slight variation in the sequence of DNA in a region of the gene that acts like a dimmer switch, controlling the level of the gene's turning on and off.
    • This is not like a dimmer switch, but more like a light switch.
    • The bathrooms are smartly tiled in black and white, and feature the unusual touch of a dimmer switch for the lights.
    • A dimmer switch installs just like any other switch.
    • They are regular line voltage incandescent dimmers.
    • The tapered, long slender jaws of these pliers are the best tool for adding a switch to a lamp cord or installing a dimmer switch.
    • Although the musical education I got there was terrific, the only things electronic in the building were the light dimmers.
    • I'd be happy with a dimmer on every light in the house - they're crucial to modulating the mood of a space.
    • But then there was light, and dimmer switches, and two-way switches, and sockets.
    • He was picturing a dimmer switch, and watching it turn down, lowering the lights to a more pleasant level.
    • My sister-in-law and I once had a blast installing a dimmer switch.
    • Compact fluorescent lights and dimmers are used through the house to save electricity.
    • The decor was subtly neutral, with tiny halogen spotlights on a dimmer switch to suit your mood.
    • I hop up to adjust the dimmer on the halogen lights, partly so we can absorb the honey glow and partly because of the novelty.
    • According to her, bright lights increase a person's energy whereas a dimmer switch and candles can create ambient lighting that helps to bring down our energy and makes us feel more relaxed.
    • I turned down the dimmer switch as the harsh lights still hurt my eyes a little bit.
    • Ambience is the most important ingredient for any party, and the best way to change a mood is via lighting - fit dimmer switches to lower the lights as the night progresses.
    • For a modern look, install a dimmer switch at a cost of £10.
    • Every office will have a manual dimmer switch, giving the office occupant optimum control of the lighting levels he or she finds most productive.
  • 2US A headlight with a low beam.

    〈美〉低光束前灯

    1. 2.1dimmers Small parking lights on a motor vehicle.
      (车辆的)停车小灯

Rhymes

glimmer, limber, limner, shimmer, simmer, skimmer, slimmer, strimmer, swimmer, trimmer, zimmer

Definition of dimmer in US English:

dimmer

nounˈdimərˈdɪmər
  • 1A device for varying the brightness of an electric light.

    (电灯的)变光器,调光器

    Example sentencesExamples
    • For a modern look, install a dimmer switch at a cost of £10.
    • He was picturing a dimmer switch, and watching it turn down, lowering the lights to a more pleasant level.
    • A dimmer switch installs just like any other switch.
    • My sister-in-law and I once had a blast installing a dimmer switch.
    • The bathrooms are smartly tiled in black and white, and feature the unusual touch of a dimmer switch for the lights.
    • According to her, bright lights increase a person's energy whereas a dimmer switch and candles can create ambient lighting that helps to bring down our energy and makes us feel more relaxed.
    • Ambience is the most important ingredient for any party, and the best way to change a mood is via lighting - fit dimmer switches to lower the lights as the night progresses.
    • The tapered, long slender jaws of these pliers are the best tool for adding a switch to a lamp cord or installing a dimmer switch.
    • However, once all diners are seated and have loaded their plates, a softer lighting is more appropriate and a dimmer switch will nicely provide for multiple intensities.
    • The two versions are created by a slight variation in the sequence of DNA in a region of the gene that acts like a dimmer switch, controlling the level of the gene's turning on and off.
    • The decor was subtly neutral, with tiny halogen spotlights on a dimmer switch to suit your mood.
    • I'd be happy with a dimmer on every light in the house - they're crucial to modulating the mood of a space.
    • Compact fluorescent lights and dimmers are used through the house to save electricity.
    • This is not like a dimmer switch, but more like a light switch.
    • I hop up to adjust the dimmer on the halogen lights, partly so we can absorb the honey glow and partly because of the novelty.
    • Although the musical education I got there was terrific, the only things electronic in the building were the light dimmers.
    • They are regular line voltage incandescent dimmers.
    • Every office will have a manual dimmer switch, giving the office occupant optimum control of the lighting levels he or she finds most productive.
    • I turned down the dimmer switch as the harsh lights still hurt my eyes a little bit.
    • But then there was light, and dimmer switches, and two-way switches, and sockets.
  • 2US A headlight with a low beam.

    〈美〉低光束前灯

    1. 2.1dimmers Small parking lights on a motor vehicle.
      (车辆的)停车小灯
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