telescope
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/ˈtelɪskəʊp/
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/ˈtelɪskəʊp/
A tool that makes faraway things look bigger and closer.
We used a telescope to see the moon clearly.
我們使用望遠鏡來清晰地觀察月球。
To become shorter or make something shorter by sliding parts together.
The metal rod can telescope to fit in a small bag.
這根金屬桿可以伸縮以放入小包中。
To make something happen in less time.
They had to telescope three days of work into one.
他們不得不將三天的工作壓縮到一天內完成。