Monitor
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a large tropical carnivorous lizard found in Africa, Asia, and Australia
例子
A monitor can grow several meters in length.
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
The nurse watched the heart-rate monitor closely.
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
I prefer a large monitor for graphic design work.
我更喜欢用大显示器进行图形设计工作。
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
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an ironclad warship constructed by Federal forces during the American Civil War, designed for naval combat
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a person who provides warnings or guidance to help others avoid mistakes
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someone who supervises an examination to ensure proper conduct
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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
The election monitor ensured that the voting process was free and fair.
选举监督员确保投票过程自由公正。
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。
Security cameras are installed throughout the city to monitor public areas for suspicious activity.
全市安装了安全摄像头，以监控公共区域的可疑活动。
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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
Parents often need to monitor their children's online activities to ensure a safe digital environment.
父母经常需要监控孩子的在线活动，以确保安全的数字环境。
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
The technician monitored the satellite signals for any interference.
技术员监控了卫星信号以检查是否有任何干扰。
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。
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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 intelligence agency used advanced technology to monitor the suspect's phone calls.
情报机构使用先进技术监控嫌疑人的电话。
The detectives set up surveillance equipment to monitor phone calls at the suspect's hideout.
侦探们安装了监控设备来监听嫌疑犯藏身处的电话。
