noun🔗Share电缆,缆线 (material) A long object used to make a physical connection."I used cables to connect my computer to the monitor. "我用电缆把电脑连接到显示器上了。materialtechnologyelectronicselectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share有线电视,电缆。 (communications) A system for transmitting television or Internet services over a network of coaxial or fibreoptic cables."I tried to watch the movie last night but my cable was out."我昨晚想看电影,结果有线电视信号断了。technologyelectronicscommunicationinternetmediacomputingsystemservicesignalmachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share电报,海底电缆。 A telegram, notably when sent by (submarine) telegraph cable."During World War II, families anxiously awaited cables from overseas, hoping for news of their loved ones fighting in the war. "二战期间,家人们焦急地等待着来自海外的电报,希望能得到亲人在战场上的消息。communicationtechnologyhistorymediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share缆, 缆绳长度单位 A unit of length equal to one tenth of a nautical mile."The fishing boat was only a few cables from the shore. "那艘渔船离岸边只有几个缆的距离。nauticalunitsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share缆,索,(常用於航海) 一百浔 (unit, chiefly nautical) 100 fathoms, 600 imperial feet, approximately 185 m."The fishing boat was about two cables offshore when it snagged something on the seabed, requiring the crew to carefully assess the situation. "这艘渔船当时在离岸大约两缆的地方,船底好像挂住了海底的东西,船员们需要小心评估情况。nauticalunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share英镑兑美元, 电缆 The currency pair British Pound against United States Dollar."The forex trader closely watched the cables to see if the British Pound was rising against the US Dollar. "这位外汇交易员密切关注着英镑兑美元的走势,想看看英镑是否在对美元升值。financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share绳索状装饰,绞绳饰。 A moulding, shaft of a column, or any other member of convex, rounded section, made to resemble the spiral twist of a rope."The old fireplace had a mantelpiece decorated with cables, giving it the appearance of twisted ropes carved in stone. "老旧的壁炉架上装饰着绳索状的凸起花纹,看起来像是用石头雕刻出来的扭曲绳索。architecturestylebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share绞花,麻花。 A textural pattern achieved by passing groups of stitches over one another."The hand-knitted sweater featured intricate cables that gave it a beautiful, three-dimensional look. "这件手织毛衣上有精致的绞花图案,赋予了它美丽而立体的外观。stylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share铺设电缆,用电缆连接 To provide with cable(s)"The technician will cable the new office building this week, ensuring everyone has internet access. "技术人员这周会给新的办公楼铺设电缆,确保每个人都能上网。technologycommunicationutilityelectricsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share捆绑,缚。 To fasten (as if) with cable(s)"The workers used strong cables to secure the heavy equipment to the truck. "工人们用粗缆绳把重型设备牢牢地捆绑在卡车上。technicalutilitynauticalcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share绞合, 缠绕成缆 To wrap wires to form a cable"The electrician will cable the wires together to create a strong connection for the new outlet. "电工会将电线绞合在一起,以便为新插座创建一个牢固的连接。technologyelectronicscommunicationelectrictechnicalutilityindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share发电报,打电报 To send a telegram by cable"Instead of calling, I will cable my parents the good news about the job offer, since they live in a remote area without reliable phone service. "与其打电话,我不如给住在偏远地区、电话信号不好的父母发电报告诉他们我得到工作的好消息。communicationtechnologymediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share发电报,用电缆发送。 To communicate by cable"During World War II, governments often cabled important messages overseas because telephone lines were unreliable. "第二次世界大战期间,由于电话线路不可靠,各国政府经常用电报向海外发送重要信息。communicationtechnologymediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share用缆绳装饰,以缆饰缝制 To ornament with cabling."The knitter cables the sweater's front panel, creating a raised rope-like design. "这位编织者用缆绳装饰毛衣的前片,织出凸起的绳索状花纹。styleappearanceartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share编织缆绳花纹, 织麻花 To create cable stitches."She cables intricate patterns into the sweater, making it thick and warm. "她把精美的花纹编织成缆绳花纹织进毛衣里,使毛衣变得厚实又暖和。styleartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading