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Definition
Sonar; sound navigation and ranging technology used to detect underwater objects or map the seabed.
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How it's used
This term is a technical loanword used primarily in scientific, maritime, or military contexts. Unlike everyday vocabulary, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing specific equipment or technology. It functions as a noun and is often paired with verbs like 裝 or 用.
Examples
This ship is equipped with sonar to detect the seabed.
Do you know how sonar works?
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