bezel

IPA/ˈbezl/
IPA/ˈbezl/

bezel — 名詞

  • bezelsingular
  • bezelsplural

1. a removable plastic frame that attaches to the front of a computer case, hiding

1.名詞C1
釋義

邊框

電腦外殼前方的塑膠框架

a removable plastic frame that attaches to the front of a computer case, hiding internal parts and giving the device a polished appearance.

例句

Chidi removed the bezel from his PC tower to install a new DVD drive.

Chidi 拆下桌上型主機的邊框，以便安裝新的 DVD 光碟機。

collocation: remove the bezel

The bezel on this monitor is very thin, leaving more space for the screen.

這台顯示器的邊框很薄，為螢幕留出更多空間。

同義詞
  • frame

    a general term for any structural border; bezel is specific to the front cover of a computer or device casing.

  • casing

    refers to the entire enclosure of a device, not just the removable front panel.

文法句型

bezel + of + (computer / monitor / screen)

用法筆記

Bezel is a countable noun. This sense is mainly used for desktop computer cases, not for laptops or phones (where frame or screen border is more common). Verb collocations include remove, replace, snap off, and pop off.

2. the circular rim on a watch or clock that surrounds the glass or crystal face an

2.名詞B2
釋義

錶圈

手表上固定鏡面的環形邊框

the circular rim on a watch or clock that surrounds the glass or crystal face and holds it securely in place.

例句

The bezel of Henrik's dive watch is rotated to mark the elapsed time.

Henrik 的潛水錶圈被轉動過，用來標記經過的時間。

collocation: bezel of a watch / rotated bezel

Nora dropped her watch, and a small crack appeared on the bezel.

Nora 摔了她的手錶，錶圈上出現了一道小裂痕。

同義詞
  • rim

    a broader term for any outer edge; bezel specifically has a groove or cut to hold the glass face in place.

  • ring

    a less precise term; a bezel is a type of ring with a specific mechanical function.

文法句型

bezel + of + (watch / clock)

用法筆記

On dive watches the bezel is rotatable and usually unidirectional for safety. Common verb collocations include turn, rotate, scratch, and polish. This sense also extends to the rim around a mobile phone screen or a smartwatch.