调频 (tiáo pín) — frequency modulation (FM)
Definition
A technical term meaning 'frequency modulation (FM)', used in radio and communications. Often paired with 广播 or 信号, and contrasted with 调幅 (AM) — FM resists interference better but travels shorter distances.
noun
frequency modulation (FM)
Examples
- 调频。Zhè tái shōu yīn jī kě yǐ jiē shōu tiáo pín guǎng bō.This radio can receive FM broadcasts.
- 调频。tiáo pín Xìn hào de kàng gān rǎo néng lì bǐ tiáo fú qiáng.FM signals have stronger anti-interference capability than AM.
- 调频。Xǔ duō chéng shì dōu yǒu tiáo pín yīn yuè diàn tái.Many cities have FM music radio stations.
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