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• 名词，指用于远距离传输语音和数据的设备，通常指电话或手机。

A noun referring to a device used for transmitting voice and data over distances, typically a telephone or mobile phone.

1. Telephone deviceA1formal

   A device used for voice communication over distances, typically connected to a network.

   电话

   • She answered the phone on the first ring.
   • I need to charge my phone before leaving.
   • He left his phone on the table.

   同义词cell phonehandsetmobiletelephone

2. SmartphoneA1informal

   A mobile phone with advanced computing capabilities and internet access.

   智能手机

   • I use my phone to check emails and social media.
   • She took a photo with her phone.
   • His phone has a great camera.

   同义词cellcell phonecellular phonehandsetmobilemobile phone

• 动词，表示通过电话与某人联系、通话；也可指拨打某个号码。

A verb used to indicate the act of contacting someone by telephone.

1. Call someoneA1formal

   To contact someone using a telephone.

   打电话

   • I will phone you tomorrow morning.
   • She phoned her mother to say she was safe.
   • He phoned the office to report his absence.

   同义词buzzcallcontactdialringtelephone

2. Make a telephone callA1formal

   To use a telephone to communicate with someone.

   打电话

   • Please phone the doctor for an appointment.
   • They phoned the restaurant to book a table.
   • She phoned the police after the accident.

   同义词buzzcallcall updialringring uptelephone