recorder

1. N-COUNT You can refer to a cassette recorder, a tape recorder, or a video recorder as a recorder. 錄音機; 錄像機

Rodney put the recorder on the desk top and pushed the play button. 羅德尼把錄音機放在桌麪上，按下了播放鍵。

2. →see also tape recorder , video recorder

3. N-VAR A recorder is a wooden or plastic musical instrument in the shape of a pipe. You play the recorder by blowing into the top of it and covering and uncovering the holes with your fingers. 竪笛

4. N-COUNT A recorder is a machine or instrument that keeps a record of something, for example in an experiment or on a vehicle. 記錄儀器

Data recorders also pinpoint mechanical faults rapidly, reducing repair times. 數據記錄儀器也能很快查明機械故障，減少維脩時間。