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telegraphs

UK //ˈtel.ɪ.ɡrɑːfs//US //ˈtel.ə.ɡræfs//

词源

源自希腊语tele(远距离) + graphein(书写),1830年代通过法语télégraphe进入英语。

noun

❶ 电报机,一种通过电信号远距离传送文字信息的设备,19世纪至20世纪广泛用于通讯。

“The museum displays antique telegraphs used in the 19th century.”

(博物馆展出了19世纪使用的古董电报机。)

“Operators sent messages using Morse code through telegraphs.”

(操作员通过电报机用摩斯电码发送信息。)

同义词:telegram machine, Morse code device, communication apparatus

verb

❶ 用电报发送信息,或比喻通过动作、表情等无意间透露出某种信息。

“He telegraphed his intentions with an obvious glance at the exit.”

(他明显看向出口的眼神暴露了他的意图。)

“The boxer telegraphed his punch by raising his shoulder first.”

(拳击手先抬肩膀的动作暴露了他的出拳意图。)

同义词:signal, indicate, reveal

常见短语

telegraph one's moves — 指在竞争或对抗中因动作明显而被对方预判,常用于体育或策略场景。

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

(这位棋手因下棋意图过于明显而输掉比赛。)