telephone
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/ˈtelɪfəʊn/
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/ˈtelɪfəʊn/
A device or system that allows people to talk to each other from far away using wires or signals.
I called her on the telephone to wish her a happy birthday.
我打电话祝她生日快乐。
The handheld part of a phone that you speak into.
She picked up the telephone to answer the call.
她拿起电话接听来电。
To communicate with someone by using a phone.
I will telephone you tomorrow to confirm our appointment.
我明天会打电话给你确认我们的约会。