telegraph

🇺🇸 /ˈtelɪɡræf/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtelɪɡrɑːf/
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noun
R

A way to send messages over long distances using wires and electrical signals.

The telegraph was used to send important news quickly across the country.

電報被用來快速在全國範圍內發送重要新聞。

verb
R

To send a message using a telegraph.

He telegraphed the urgent news to headquarters.

他用電報將緊急消息發送到總部。

R

To show what you plan to do, often without meaning to.

Her expression telegraphed her surprise before she spoke.

她的表情在她說話之前就顯露了她的驚訝。

translation

n. 電報
v. 發電報, 無意中透露

詞形變化

3rd Present telegraphs
Past telegraphed
Perfect telegraphed
Progressive telegraphing
Plural telegraphs