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telephone

/ˈtɛləfəʊn/ /ˈtɛləfoʊn/

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noun

电话，电话机

A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

Examples :

"My grandmother uses the telephone to talk to her friends every week. "

我奶奶每个星期都用电话跟她的朋友们聊天。

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noun

传话游戏, 电话传话

The game of Chinese whispers.

Examples :

"The message about the school field trip went through several telephones, and by the time it reached the last student, it was completely different. "

关于学校郊游的消息经过了好几轮“电话传话”游戏，传到最后一名学生那里时，已经完全变样了。

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verb

打电话，通电话。

To (attempt to) contact someone using the telephone.

Examples :

"I need to telephone my mother to ask about the family dinner plans. "

我需要给我妈妈打个电话，问问家庭晚餐的计划。

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verb

打电话

To convey (a message) by telephoning.

Examples :

"I telephoned my teacher to ask about the upcoming test. "

我打电话给老师，询问即将到来的考试。

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