transmission

transmission
noun
  1. [mass noun]the action or process of transmitting something or the state of being transmitted
    传播,传递
    the transmission of the HIV virus.
    艾滋病病毒的传播。
    ■[count noun]a programme or signal that is broadcast or sent out
    播出的节目,发送的信号
    television transmissions.
    播出的电视节目。
  2. the mechanism by which power is transmitted from an engine to the axle in a motor vehicle
    (机动车辆的)传动装置,变速器
语源
  1. early 17th cent.: from Latin transmissio) (see trans-, mission)
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