| 单词 | semaphore |
| 释义 | semaphore n. & v. --n 1. Mil. etc. a system of sending messages by holding the arms or two flags in certain positions according to an alphabetic code. 2. a signalling apparatus consisting of a post with a movable arm or arms, lanterns, etc., for use (esp. on railways) by day or night. --vintr. & tr. signal or send by semaphore. Derivatives semaphoric adj. semaphorically adv. Etymology: F s{eacute}maphore, irreg. f. Gk sema sign + -phoros -PHORE |
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