字母趣谈轻武器C——随意中学英文术语(5)

机构操作动作的“改变”常用“change”一词,如Close the cover,then to change the safety catch on “Fire”(关上机匣盖,把保险转到“开火”位置)。在德国MG3机枪上更换枪管的铰转板译为Barrel Change Flap;机匣盖或供弹机盖都可译为“Cover”;封闭装入机匣后部的“尾座”译为“Rear Cover”。Protective Cover防护盖;Dust Cover防尘盖;End Cover端盖。“Catch”有“卡子、挡销、保险扣”等含义。Safety Catch保险(扣);Bolt Catch机头挡销;Dog Catch(靠弹簧力的)自动卡挡;Jack Catch卡爪;Lock Catch锁扣;