telescope

🇺🇸 /ˈtelɪskəʊp/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtelɪskəʊp/
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标签 TOP3000CEFR-B2
noun
R

A tool that makes faraway things look bigger and closer.

We used a telescope to see the moon clearly.

我们使用望远镜来清晰地观察月球。

verb
R

To become shorter or make something shorter by sliding parts together.

The metal rod can telescope to fit in a small bag.

这根金属杆可以伸缩以放入小包中。

R

To make something happen in less time.

They had to telescope three days of work into one.

他们不得不将三天的工作压缩到一天内完成。

translation

n. 望远镜
v. 套叠, 缩短

词形变化

3rd Present telescopes
Past telescoped
Perfect telescoped
Progressive telescoping
Plural telescopes