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.
双语例句
1. Digital priced the new line at less than half the cost of comparable mainframes.
Digital公司新产品的定价比同类主机的一半还要低。
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2. The BBC has just successfully demonstrated a new digital radio transmission system.
英国广播公司刚刚成功地演示了一套新的数字无线电传输系统。
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3. Filmmaking was transformed by digital editing, digital f/x, and digicams.
数字剪辑、数码特效以及数码摄像机改变了电影摄制方式。
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4. Manufacturers are working on a new generation of cheaper digital radios.
制造商正在研制价格更便宜的新一代数字收音机。
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5. The hearing-impaired say digital phones interfere with hearing aids.
