cable
🇺🇸
/ˈkeɪbl/
🇬🇧
/ˈkeɪbl/
A wire or set of wires that carries electricity or signals.
The cable for the internet is under the floor.
互联网的电缆在地板下面。
Strong metal rope used on ships or to hold up bridges.
The bridge is held up by a thick cable.
这座桥由一根粗钢缆支撑着。
A system for sending TV signals through wires.
We watch shows through cable TV.
我们通过有线电视观看节目。
A message sent by wire and printed out.
He received a cable with the news.
他收到了一份带有新闻的电报。
To send someone a message by cable.
He will cable the details tomorrow.
他明天会发电报告知详情。