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calipers
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卡尺, 测径器
(usually plural) a measuring tool with two jaws used to measure the distance between them or the dimensions of an object
A caliper is a tool used to measure the distance between two opposite sides of an object with high accuracy. It has two arms, one of which is fixed, while the other can be moved to fit the object being measured. Calipers can measure internal and external dimensions, as well as depths. They are commonly used in fields like engineering, metalworking, and woodworking to ensure precise measurements of small parts or components. Calipers can be found in various forms, including manual, dial, and digital versions, each offering different ways to display the measurement.
- The machinist used a caliper to measure the diameter of the metal rod.
机械师使用 卡尺 来测量金属棒的直径。
- She adjusted the caliper to measure the thickness of the paper.
她调整了卡尺来测量纸张的厚度。
- Calipers are commonly used in woodworking to take accurate measurements for precise cuts.
卡尺通常用于木工中，以进行精确测量以实现精确切割。
- He checked the width of the gap using a caliper before making adjustments.
他在进行调整前使用卡尺检查了间隙的宽度。
- The jeweler relied on calipers to measure the diameter of gemstones for setting into jewelry.
珠宝商依靠 卡尺 来测量宝石的直径，以便将其镶嵌到珠宝中。