Monitor
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a large tropical carnivorous lizard found in Africa, Asia, and Australia
例子
Monitors are often seen in dense tropical forests.
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electronic equipment that continuously tracks the operation of a system and alerts to potential problems
例子
A server monitor signals any network failures.
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屏幕, 显示器
a screen that shows information or images generated by a computer
例子
My eyes get tired after staring at the monitor for a long time.
长时间盯着显示器后，我的眼睛会感到疲劳。
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electronic equipment used to observe, check, or measure the quality or content of signals or transmissions
例子
A video monitor displays the live feed from the cameras.
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an ironclad warship constructed by Federal forces during the American Civil War, designed for naval combat
例子
Monitors were heavily armored but had low profiles.
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a person who provides warnings or guidance to help others avoid mistakes
例子
She acted as a monitor during the laboratory experiment.
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someone who supervises an examination to ensure proper conduct
例子
Monitors ensure exams are taken fairly.
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观察员, 监督员
someone, particularly one with official permission, who carefully checks an activity or process to make sure it is being conducted in a fair or correct way
例子
As a safety monitor, she was responsible for checking that all protocols were followed in the lab.
作为安全监督员，她负责检查实验室中是否遵循了所有协议。
to monitor
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监控, 监听
to secretly listen to a phone conversation between individuals in order to gain specific information
Transitive: to monitor a phone conversation
例子
The detectives set up surveillance equipment to monitor phone calls at the suspect's hideout.
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监控, 监视
to keep someone or something under observation, typically for safety or security purposes
Transitive: to monitor sth
例子
The security guard diligently monitors the surveillance cameras to ensure the safety of the premises.
保安员认真地监视监控摄像头，以确保场所的安全。
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监控，监测
to carefully check the quality, activity, or changes of something or someone for a period of time
Transitive: to monitor an activity or process
例子
The experienced scientist monitored the project throughout its development.
经验丰富的科学家在整个开发过程中监控了这个项目。
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监控, 监测
to listen to or track signals using a receiver for the purpose of checking the quality of transmission
Transitive: to monitor signals
例子
Operators constantly monitor the quality of television broadcasts during live events.
操作员在直播活动期间不断监控电视广播的质量。
