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cables

/ˈkeɪbəlz/

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noun

电缆，缆线

(material) A long object used to make a physical connection.

Examples :

"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。

material technology electronics electric

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noun

有线电视，电缆。

(communications) A system for transmitting television or Internet services over a network of coaxial or fibreoptic cables.

Examples :

"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。

technology electronics communication internet media computing system service signal machine device

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noun

电报，海底电缆。

A telegram, notably when sent by (submarine) telegraph cable.

Examples :

"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。

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noun

缆, 缆绳长度单位

A unit of length equal to one tenth of a nautical mile.

Examples :

"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。

nautical unit sailing

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noun

缆，索，(常用於航海) 一百浔

(unit, chiefly nautical) 100 fathoms, 600 imperial feet, approximately 185 m.

Examples :

"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。

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noun

英镑兑美元, 电缆

The currency pair British Pound against United States Dollar.

Examples :

"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。

finance business economy

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noun

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.

Examples :

"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。

architecture style building

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noun

绞花，麻花。

A textural pattern achieved by passing groups of stitches over one another.

Examples :

"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。

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verb

铺设电缆，用电缆连接

To provide with cable(s)

Examples :

"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。

technology communication utility electric signal

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verb

捆绑，缚。

To fasten (as if) with cable(s)

Examples :

"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。

technical utility nautical communication

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verb

绞合，缠绕成缆

To wrap wires to form a cable

Examples :

"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。

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verb

发电报，打电报

To send a telegram by cable

Examples :

"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。

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verb

发电报，用电缆发送。

To communicate by cable

Examples :

"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。

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verb

用缆绳装饰，以缆饰缝制

To ornament with cabling.

Examples :

"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。

style appearance art

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verb

编织缆绳花纹, 织麻花

To create cable stitches.

Examples :

"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。