/rɪˈkɔ:də(r) ||; rɪˈkɔrdɚ/noun[C] 1 a machine for recording sound and/or pictures 录音机；录象机: a tape/cassette/video recorder 磁带录音机；盒式录音机；录象机
2 a type of musical instrument that is often played by children. You play it by blowing through it and covering the holes in it with your fingers. 竖笛 ☞Look at the note at piano. 参看piano的注释。 ☞picture at music 见music插图