analogue

英 [ˈænəlɒɡ]

美 [ˈænəlɔːɡ]

adj. 模拟的; 指针式的
n. 相似物; 类似事情

复数：analogues　

Collins.1 / BNC.13033 / COCA.19447

牛津词典

adj.

模拟的
using a continuously changing range of physical quantities to measure or store data
1. an analogue circuit/computer/signal
  模拟线路 / 计算机 / 信号
指针式的
showing the time using hands on a dial and not with a display of numbers

noun

相似物；类似事情
a thing that is similar to another thing
1. Scientists are attempting to compare features of extinct animals with living analogues.
  科学家正试图把已灭绝动物的特征与现存类似动物相比较。

The spelling analog is used in American English, and also in British English for meaning 2. 拼写analog用于美国英语，在英国英语中用于义项2。

N-COUNT 相似物；类似物
If one thing is ananalogue ofanother, it is similar in some way.
1. No model can ever be a perfect analogue of nature itself.
  任何模型都无法完全模拟自然本身。
ADJ （技术）模拟的
Analoguetechnology involves measuring, storing, or recording an infinitely variable amount of information by using physical quantities such as voltage.
1. The analogue signals from the video tape are converted into digital code.
  采自该录像带的模拟信号被转换成数字代码。
（钟、表）指针式的
Ananaloguewatch or clock shows what it is measuring with a pointer on a dial rather than with a number display.

noun

something having the property of being analogous to something else
Synonym:analogparallel

adj

of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input
1. analogue device
2. linear amplifier
Synonym:analoglinear