单词 | telephone |
释义 | telephone n. & v. --n   1. an apparatus for transmitting sound (esp. speech) to a distance by wire or cord or radio, esp. by converting acoustic vibrations to electrical signals.   2. a transmitting and receiving instrument used in this.   3. a system of communication using a network of telephones. --v   1. tr. speak to (a person) by telephone.   2. tr. send (a message) by telephone.   3. intr. make a telephone call. Phrases and idioms on the telephone 1 having a telephone.   2. by use of or using the telephone. over the telephone by use of or using the telephone. telephone book = telephone directory. telephone box Brit. = telephone booth. telephone booth (or kiosk) a public booth or enclosure from which telephone calls can be made. telephone call = CALL n. 4. telephone directory a book listing telephone subscribers and numbers in a particular area. telephone exchange = EXCHANGE n. 3. telephone number a number assigned to a particular telephone and used in making connections to it. telephone operator esp. US an operator in a telephone exchange. Derivatives telephoner n. telephonic adj. telephonically adv. |
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