sonar

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Definitions

n.

A system that uses sound waves to detect and locate objects underwater

声呐；水下声波探测系统

🧩 Root Breakdown

Blend

sonarother

=sonar

Common Collocations

1.sonar system声呐系统
2.sonar detection声呐探测
3.active sonar主动声呐
4.passive sonar被动声呐

Example Sentences

1.
The submarine used sonar to navigate through dark waters.
2.
The submarine used sonar to detect enemy vessels lurking in the deep.
3.
Marine biologists use sonar technology to map the ocean floor.
4.
The fishing boat's sonar picked up a large school of fish nearby.

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