to relay
01
传递, 转达
to pass on information or messages from one place or person to another
Ditransitive: to relay information or a message to sb
例子
The receptionist relayed the important message to the manager as soon as it came in.
接待员一收到重要信息就立即转达给了经理。
Please relay the updated schedule to all team members before the meeting.
请在会议前将更新后的日程安排传达给所有团队成员。
02
中继, 控制
to control or operate a system or device by using an electromechanical switch that opens and closes circuits
Transitive: to relay sth
例子
The traffic signals are relayed by a centralized control system that adjusts the timing based on traffic flow.
交通信号由一个集中控制系统中继，该系统根据交通流量调整时间。
The elevator operation is relayed by a complex network of relays that manage the movement of the elevator car.
电梯的运行由一个复杂的继电器网络中继，该网络管理电梯轿厢的运动。
03
转播, 传递
to broadcast a program by receiving signals and passing them on
Transitive: to relay a program
例子
The television station relayed the live sports event to millions of viewers across the country.
电视台向全国数百万观众转播了这场体育赛事的直播。
The radio station relayed the concert from the stadium.
广播电台从体育场转播了音乐会。
Relay
01
继电器, 自动开关
an electronic device that uses a small electrical current to control a larger current, acting like an automatic switch
例子
The engineer installed a relay in the circuit to control the high-voltage switch safely.
工程师在电路中安装了一个继电器，以安全地控制高压开关。
When the motor overheated, the relay shut off the power to prevent damage.
当电机过热时，继电器切断电源以防止损坏。
02
the act or process of passing something from one person, group, or stage to another
例子
The relay of votes ensured accuracy in counting.
Relay of information is crucial during emergencies.
03
接力, 接力赛
an athletic race in track and field where teams of runners compete by sequentially passing a baton from one teammate to the next over a set distance
例子
His team won the 4x100 meter relay at the championship meet.
他的团队在锦标赛中赢得了4×100米接力赛。
She anchored the relay team, bringing them from behind to victory.
她作为接力队的核心，带领他们从后面反超取得胜利。
04
a group of workers or participants who take turns to relieve another group
例子
The night shift works as a relay for the day crew.
Emergency services operate in relays to maintain coverage.
05
a fresh team of draft animals or horses to replace weary animals in transport
例子
The carriage service used a relay of horses for long journeys.
Stagecoaches switched relays at each station.
