magnetic tape

名词 magnetic tape:

1. memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information
   同义词：mag tape, tape

1. Place for permanent or long-term storage of data, from which retrieval is infrequent. A computer archive, for instance, may be on magnetic tape.
   用于永久或长期存储不常检索的数据的地点(介质)。例如，计算机的档案文件可放在磁带上。
2. A relatively narrow magnetic tape used to record sound for subsequent playback.
   录音磁带一种相对狭长的磁带，用于录下声音以便日后重放
3. A relatively wide magnetic tape used to record visual images and associated sound for subsequent playback or broadcasting.
   录像磁带一种比较宽的磁带，用来记录图像和对应的声音以进行复放或者播放