console

noun

1. housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television

Synonym: cabinet

2. an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture)

e.g. the bust of Napoleon stood on a console

3. a scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system)

4. a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall

Synonym: console table

verb

1. give moral or emotional strength to

Synonym: comfortsoothesolace

1. 安慰;慰藉;安抚
If you console someone who is unhappy about something, you try to make them feel more cheerful.

e.g. 'Never mind, Ned,' he consoled me...
“没关系，内德。”他安慰我说。
e.g. Often they cry, and I have to play the role of a mother, consoling them...
经常他们一哭，我就要充当母亲的角色抚慰他们。

2. (机器的)操纵台，控制台，仪表板
A console is a panel with a number of switches or knobs that is used to operate a machine.

1. 系统控制台：问: 工作站之系统控制台(Console)一般价格都比较昂贵,能否通过RS232C接口用VT 100终端来代替系统控制台?

2. 调音台：在音轨窗下面的空间,可分别放置虚拟钢琴(Visual Piano)、钢琴卷帘(Piano Roll)、五线谱(Staff)、歌词(Lyrics)、调音台(Console)、音频(Audio)、视频(Video)等其它应用窗口,为作曲提供最大的方便.

3. 安慰：.人们自我安慰(console)的本能大部分时间能平复伤口,但有时也能成为不思进取的合理解释. .善于推功揽过,实际上是中华传统美德. 谦逊(humble)点总不是错,能学到东西. 推功在当今推崇个性,张扬自我的社会稍有些过时,有功,