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telephoned

UK //ˈtel.ɪ.fəʊnd//US //ˈtel.ə.foʊnd//

词源

源自希腊语 'tele'(远距离)和 'phone'(声音),组合意为'远距离的声音'。

verb

❶ 通过电话与某人交谈或联系,指使用电话这一通讯工具进行沟通的行为。

“She telephoned her mother to tell her the good news.”

(她打电话给她母亲,告诉她这个好消息。)

“He telephoned the office to say he would be late.”

(他打电话到办公室说他可能会迟到。)

同义词:called, rang, phoned, dialed, contacted

常见短语

telephoned in — 通过电话参与或报告某事,通常指远程参与会议或活动。

“He telephoned in his report because he couldn't attend the meeting.”

(他通过电话报告了他的内容,因为他无法参加会议。)