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telegraph

UK //ˈtel.ɪ.ɡrɑːf//US //ˈtel.ə.ɡræf//

词源

源自法语 télégraphe,由希腊语tele(远距离)和graphein(书写)组成,字面意思为'远距离书写'。

noun

❶ 电报,一种通过电信号远距离传送文字信息的通信系统,在电话普及前广泛使用。

“The news was sent by telegraph to all major cities.”

(这条新闻通过电报发送到了所有主要城市。)

“In the 19th century, the telegraph revolutionized communication.”

(19世纪时,电报彻底改变了通讯方式。)

同义词:telegram, wire, cablegram

verb

❶ 用电报发送信息,也引申为通过动作或表情无意间透露出某种信息。

“They telegraphed the victory news to headquarters.”

(他们用电报向总部发送了胜利消息。)

“The boxer telegraphed his punch by winding up too early.”

(拳击手因过早挥臂暴露了出拳意图。)

同义词:signal, indicate, transmit

常见短语

by telegraph — 通过电报方式,形容信息以最快速的方式传递。

“The order was delivered by telegraph within minutes.”

(命令通过电报在几分钟内就送达了。)

telegraph one's moves — 在体育或竞争中因明显动作而暴露意图,让对方提前察觉。

“The chess player lost because he telegraphed his moves.”

(这位棋手因意图太明显而输掉比赛。)