单词 | telegraph |
释义 | Word Frequency telegraph(ˈtɛlɪˌɡræf, -ˌɡrɑːf) noun 1. a. a device, system, or process by which information can be transmitted over a distance, esp using radio signals or coded electrical signals sent along a transmission line connected to a transmitting and a receiving instrument b. (as modifier) telegraph pole 2. a message transmitted by such a device, system, or process; telegram verb 3. to send a telegram to (a person or place); wire 4. (transitive) to transmit or send by telegraph 5. (transitive) boxing informal to prepare to deliver (a punch) so obviously that one's opponent has ample time to avoid it 6. (transitive) to give advance notice of (anything), esp unintentionally 7. (transitive) Canadian informal to cast (votes) illegally by impersonating registered voters Derived forms telegraphist (tɪˈlɛɡrəfɪst) or telegrapher (teˈlegrapher) noun |
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