1650s, "pertaining to fingers," from Latin digitalis, from digitus (see digit). Meaning "using numerical digits" is from 1938, especially of computers after c. 1945; in reference to recording or broadcasting, from 1960. Related: Digitize.
雙語例句
1. Digital priced the new line at less than half the cost of comparable mainframes.
Digital公司新產品的定價比同類主機的一半還要低。
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2. The BBC has just successfully demonstrated a new digital radio transmission system.
英國廣播公司剛剛成功地演示了一套新的數字無線電傳輸系統。
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3. Filmmaking was transformed by digital editing, digital f/x, and digicams.
數字剪輯、數碼特效以及數碼攝像機改變了電影攝制方式。
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4. Manufacturers are working on a new generation of cheaper digital radios.
制造商正在研制價格更便宜的新一代數字收音機。
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5. The hearing-impaired say digital phones interfere with hearing aids.