reset

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re·set1 /ˌriːˈset/ verb (past tense and past participle reset, present participle resetting) [transitive]  1. TMto change a clock, control, machine etc so that it shows a different time or number, or is ready to be used again 校正，调整〔钟表、控制装置、机器等〕2. MHto put a broken bone back into its correct place so that it grows back together correctly 重接〔断骨〕，使复位3. TDto restart a computer without switching the power off 重新启动〔计算机〕 → reboot4. DCJto put a jewel into a new piece of jewellery 重镶〔宝石〕 —reset /riːset/ noun [countable, uncountable]→ See Verb table

Examples from the Corpus

reset• Always allow a few minutes between cycles, so the relays can reset.• For each trial, the experimenter placed a stimulus card in the tachistoscope and checked that all the switches were reset.• Otherwise, the net's addressed cells are reset at random.• Have you reset the alarm clock?• He uncurled her fingers and reset the fist with the thumb on the outside.• Also tell them who has keys to your house and how to reset your alarm if you have one.re·set2 /ˈriːset/ adjective  reset button/switch a control that is used to make a machine or instrument ready to work again 复位键

re·set1 verbre·set2 adjectiveChineseSyllable  

control, change etc a Corpus clock, machine that to so it

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re‧set¹ /ˌriːˈset/ verb (past tense and past participle reset, present participle resetting) [transitive]
1. to change a clock, control, machine etc so that it shows a different time or number, or is ready to be used again
2. to put a broken bone back into its correct place so that it grows back together correctly
3. to restart a computer without switching the power off ⇨ reboot
4. to put a jewel into a new piece of jewellery
—reset /riːset/ noun [uncountable and countable]

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re‧set² /ˈriːset/ adjective
reset button/switch a control that is used to make a machine or instrument ready to work again

resetBrE /ˌriːˈset/ 🔊NAmE /ˌriːˈset/ 🔊 verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they reset BrE /ˌriːˈset/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌriːˈset/ 🔊present simple - he / she / it resets BrE /ˌriːˈsets/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌriːˈsets/ 🔊past simple reset BrE /ˌriːˈset/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌriːˈset/ 🔊past participle reset BrE /ˌriːˈset/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌriːˈset/ 🔊 -ing form resetting BrE /ˌriːˈsetɪŋ/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌriːˈsetɪŋ/ 🔊~ sth (to sth) | ~ sth to do sth to change a machine, an instrument or a control so that it gives a different time or number or is ready to use again 调整；重新设置◆You need to reset your watch to local time. 你需要把表调整到当地时间。🔊🔊 [often passive] ~ sth to place sth in the correct position again 重新安置；将…恢复原位◆to reset a broken bone重接断骨