transmission
n
1 [U] action or process of transmitting or being transmitted传送; 传播; 传递; 传达; 传染
the transmission of disease by mosquitoes 由蚊子引起的疾病传染
a break in transmission (ie of a radio or TV broadcast) due to a technical fault 由於技术故障造成的(广播或电视)播送中断.
2 [C] radio or TV broadcast (无线电或电视的)播送
a live transmission from Washington 来自华盛顿的实况转播.
3 [C, U] connected set of parts (clutch, gears, etc) by which power is passed from the engine to the axle in a motor vehicle (机动车的)传动装置, 变速器
a car fitted with
(a) manual/(an) automatic transmission装有手动[自动]变速器的汽车.