beacon

核心释义

a fire, light, tower, or other visible object used as a signal to warn or guide people, especially ships

1. 1.

   A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.

2. 2.

   一种可以从远处看到的火(通常在山上或塔上)

   a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

3. 3.

   A signal, buoy, post, or other conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners, particularly to warn vessels of danger.

4. 4.

   用于导航目的的广播方向信号的电台

   a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes

5. 5.

   A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.

6. 6.

   带有灯光的塔,警告过往船只浅滩

   a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

7. 7.

   That which gives notice of danger, hope, etc., or keeps people on the correct path; a source of inspiration.

8. 8.

   An electronic device that broadcasts a signal to nearby portable devices, enabling smartphones etc. to perform actions when in physical proximity to the beacon.

指路明灯；引路人；榜样；无线电指向标；导航电台；电子信标；（蓝牙）信标；一种可以从远处看到的火(通常在山上或塔上)；用于导航目的的广播方向信号的电台