单词 | telephonically |
释义 | > as lemmasteleˈphonically teleˈphonically adv. by means of a telephone or system of telephones; over the telephone.In quot. 1876 more generally: in a manner which conveys sound over a distance. ΘΚΠ society > communication > telecommunication > telegraphy or telephony > telephony > [adverb] telephonically1876 1876 A. G. Bell Multiple Telegr. 13 The apparatus shown in Fig. 16 was conceived as a means of transmitting vocal utterance telephonically. 1877 Manch. Guardian 3 Dec. 8 Banks in London are making arrangements to communicate telephonically with their numerous branches. 1882 Pall Mall Gaz. 1 May 4 It is connected telephonically with the hotel at Dalmally. 1939 Times 3 Mar. 8/4 For the first time the Shetland Islands will shortly be connected telephonically with the mainland. 1979 N.Y. Mag. 24 Dec. 81/1 For four years I have been periodically, telephonically importuned by a lady named Edythe Harrison. 2008 J. Canter Short Gentleman viii. 114 I invited him, telephonically, to be my best man. < as lemmas |
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