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trackball

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Computers
track·ball /ˈtrækbɔːl $ -bɒːl/ noun [countable]  TDa small ball connected to a computer, that you turn in order to move the cursor 跟踪球,轨迹球〔一种与计算机连接、用来控制光标移动的小球〕
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trackballThe reason that conventional trackballs and joysticks aren't used is because the precise positioning that they provide simply isn't needed.The icons are generally activated by an on-screen pointer controlled by a mouse or trackball.Klatsky found that some subjects preferred trackballs or Glidepoint pads even though they actually performed better with mice.
track·ball nounChineseSyllable
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trackball
trackball /ˈtrækbɔːl $ -bɒːl/ noun [countable]
a small ball connected to a computer, that you turn in order to move the cursor


track·ballBrE /ˈtrækbɔːl/ 🔊NAmE /ˈtrækbɔːl/ 🔊 (also ˈtracker ball, roller·ball) noun (computing 计算机) a device containing a ball that is used instead of a mouse to move the cursor around the screen 跟踪球;光标运动球;轨迹球