| 单词 | telegraphically |
| 释义 | > as lemmasteleˈgraphically teleˈgraphically adv. [compare earlier telegraphical adj.] by means of a telegraph, by telegram; in relation to telegraphy; figurative concisely, elliptically. ΘΚΠ society > communication > indication > signalling > [adverb] > by means of telegraph telegraphically1799 society > communication > telecommunication > telegraphy or telephony > telegraphy > [adverb] telegraphically1799 by (the) wire1856 1799 Monthly Rev. May 20 Mr. E. accounts telegraphically for the answer given by the Delphic Oracle to Crœsus... ‘The wonder ceases..if we suppose that the priests of the oracle were Telegraphers.’ 1808 J. Macdonald Treat. Telegr. Communication Pref. 34 Whenever a word is to be spelt, Telegraphically,..we would recommend, that the mode of giving one letter by each movement be adhered to. 1883 Standard 14 Feb. 5/4 He was summoned telegraphically. 1905 Daily News 17 Mar. 7 Queenstown is cut off telegraphically, all the poles having been blown down. 1928 A. Huxley Point Counter Point v. 93 ‘When's your Elinor coming home? Elinor and Quarles?’ ‘Leaving Bombay to-morrow,’ John Bidlake answered telegraphically. 2012 A. Gill Titanic vii. 160 While flags could be used to signal to other ships, Morse code was used too, both telegraphically and by means of electric signal lights. < as lemmas |
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