telegraph

• 一种通过电线远距离传输信息的通信设备，通常利用电信号以摩尔斯电码发送信息。

An apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire, typically by sending electrical signals in Morse code.

1. Communication deviceB2formal

   A system or device used for transmitting messages over long distances using electrical signals, typically in Morse code.

   电报

   • The telegraph revolutionized long-distance communication in the 19th century.
   • Messages were sent via telegraph using a series of dots and dashes.
   • The invention of the telegraph allowed news to travel faster than ever before.

   同义词cablewire

• 动词，指通过电报发送信息，或通过信号、手势等间接地传达信息或意图。

A verb meaning to send a message by telegraph, or to convey information or intentions indirectly through signals or gestures.

1. Send a telegramB2formal

   To send a message via telegraph, typically using Morse code or electrical signals.

   发电报

   • He telegraphed the news to his family overseas.
   • The office telegraphed the urgent instructions to the field agents.
   • She telegraphed her congratulations on his promotion.

   同义词cabletelegramwire

2. Signal or indicateC1informal

   To convey information or intentions clearly, often unintentionally, through actions or expressions.

   暗示

   • His nervousness telegraphed his guilt to the detective.
   • The player's body language telegraphed his next move.
   • She telegraphed her disappointment with a sigh.

   同义词betraycommunicateconveydiscloseindicaterevealshowsignal

   反义词concealhidemasksuppress