coupler

coupler
noun
  1. a thing that connects two things, especially mechanical components or systems
    (尤指机械部件或系统的)连接物;连接器
    a hydraulic coupler.
    水力连接器。
    [as modifier]coupler rod.
    连接棒。
    ■(Music)a device in an organ for connecting two manuals, or a manual with pedals, so that they both sound when only one is played
    (乐)(键盘乐器的)联键音栓
    ■(Music)(亦作 octave coupler)a similar device for connecting notes with their octaves above or below
    (乐)八度联键音栓
    ■(Photography)a compound in a developer or an emulsion which combines with the products of development to form an insoluble dye, part of the image
    (摄)(彩色照片的)成色剂
    ■(亦作 acoustic coupler)a modem which converts digital signals from a computer into audible sound signals and vice versa, so that the former can be transmitted and received over telephone lines
    声耦合器
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