antenna

Значение (Английский)

1. An appendage used for sensing on the head of an insect, crab, or other animal.
2. An apparatus to receive or transmit electromagnetic waves and convert respectively to or from an electrical signal.
3. The faculty of intuitive astuteness.
4. A fragment of an oligosaccharide
5. The spar to which a lateen sail is attached, which is then hoisted up the mast.

Произносится как (IPA)

/ænˈtɛn.ə/

Этимология (Английский)

From Latin antenna, antemna (“yard, sailyard; pole”). First used in this sense as a Latin word in the 15th century and as an English word by the end of the 17th century.

Предложения

The large antenna had failed to open fully after receiving commands from inside Mir .

Большая антенна не смогла полностью открыть после получения команд изнутри Мир.

The latter antenna delivers good skywave suppression .

Последняя антенна обеспечивает хорошее подавление в небавов.