
好词典

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