Screen
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屏幕, 显示器
the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed
例子
I adjusted the brightness of the screen to reduce eye strain.
我调整了屏幕的亮度以减少眼睛疲劳。
02
屏幕, 银幕
the large, white surface on which movies or pictures are projected
例子
The school auditorium had a massive screen for special presentations.
学校礼堂有一个巨大的屏幕用于特殊演示。
03
屏幕, 显示器
the visual data shown on a smartphone or computer monitor or display
例子
Swiping left or right navigates through different screens of the app.
04
a device for sifting or separating materials by size, typically made of wire mesh or perforated metal
例子
They used a metal screen to filter gravel.
05
a systematic procedure used to detect the presence of a disease or condition in an individual or population
例子
A blood screen showed elevated cholesterol levels.
06
something that hides, protects, or disguises what is behind it
例子
The smoke acted as a screen from the enemy's view.
07
a netted covering, usually framed, designed to block insects, debris, or small particles while allowing air or light to pass through
例子
He replaced the old window screen with a new mesh.
08
a decorative or functional partition used to divide space or provide privacy
例子
The ornate screen matched the antique furniture.
09
the collective personnel or activity associated with filmmaking and cinema
例子
The screen has seen many iconic performances.
10
an ornate partition, often of wood or stone, separating parts of a church such as the nave, choir, or altar
例子
The stone screen dated back to the 14th century.
to screen
01
筛查, 检查
to examine and test a person in order to check if they are sick or not
Transitive: to screen sb for a disease or symptom
例子
The school nurse screened students for symptoms of illness before allowing them to return to class after an outbreak of the flu.
在流感爆发后，学校护士在允许学生返回课堂之前对他们进行了疾病症状的筛查。
02
放映, 播放
to show a video or film in a movie theater or on TV
Transitive: to screen a video or film
例子
The television network will screen the documentary on environmental conservation next week.
电视网络将在下周播放关于环境保护的纪录片。
03
保护, 屏蔽
to shield or protect someone from potential harm or discomfort
Transitive: to screen from harm or discomfort
例子
The sunscreen helps to screen your skin from harmful UV rays when you're out in the sun.
防晒霜有助于在阳光下保护你的皮肤免受有害紫外线的伤害。
04
屏幕, 掩护
to strategically position oneself between an opponent and their intended target, obstructing their movement or view
Transitive: to screen an opponent
例子
The offensive lineman screened the linebacker to give the quarterback more time to throw the ball.
进攻线锋阻挡了线卫，为四分卫争取了更多时间投球。
05
筛, 过滤
to pass a substance through a sieve or similar tool to separate finer particles from coarser ones
Transitive: to screen a substance
例子
The gardener screened the soil to remove rocks and debris before planting the seeds.
园丁在播种前筛了土壤以去除石头和碎片。
06
筛选, 评估
to assess or scrutinize something carefully to test its suitability
Transitive: to screen sb/sth
例子
The admissions committee screened the applicants' academic records to determine their eligibility for the scholarship.
招生委员会审查了申请人的学术记录，以确定他们是否有资格获得奖学金。
