Telegraph
01
电报, 电报系统
a communication system by which people were able to send and receive messages over long distances, using electrical or radio signals
例子
The old train station still has a room dedicated to the telegraph, showcasing relics from the past.
旧火车站仍然有一个专门用于电报的房间，展示着过去的文物。
In the era before telephones, messages were sent across long distances via telegraph wires.
在电话出现之前的时代，消息是通过电报线远距离发送的。
to telegraph
01
to send a telegram or message to a person using a telegraph system
例子
He telegraphed his family to announce his safe arrival.
She telegraphed the mayor to inform him of the event.
02
to send or transmit a message or information over long distance using a telegraph system
例子
Operators telegraphed vital weather data to the capital.
The ship telegraphed a distress signal before losing contact.
词汇树
telegraphic
telegraphist
telegraph
