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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'。
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。)
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。)
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。)