释义 |
detent/diˈtent/n. 1 a catch by the release of which machinery is allowed to move (机械中的)棘爪掣;止动器 2 (in a clock etc.) a catch that regulates striking (钟表等机件中的)擒纵装置 [French détente from Old French destente, from destendre ‘slacken’ (as DE-, Latin tendere)] |