analogue
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/ˈænəlɔːɡ/
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/ˈænəlɒɡ/
using a changing physical quantity to measure or store data
An analogue clock uses moving hands to show the time instead of numbers.
模拟时钟使用移动的指针而不是数字来显示时间。
showing time with moving hands on a dial instead of numbers
My analogue watch has three hands that point to the hours, minutes, and seconds.
我的模拟手表有三根指针分别指向小时、分钟和秒钟。
something that is similar to another thing
The scientist found a modern analogue for the ancient plant that no longer exists.
科学家为已不存在的古代植物找到了一个现代类似物。