Cable
01
电缆, 电线
a group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case
例子
She tripped over the cable running across the floor, which was connected to the power strip.
她被横跨地板的电缆绊倒了，那电缆连接着电源插排。
02
电缆, 有线电视
a system that delivers television programming via coaxial or fiber-optic cables
例子
Cable offers more channels than standard broadcast TV.
有线电视比标准广播电视提供更多频道。
2.1
有线电视, 电缆
television programming transmitted over a cable network directly to the viewer
例子
Cable offers premium channels not available over the air.
有线电视提供通过空中无法获得的优质频道。
例子
The construction crew used a heavy cable to hoist the steel beams into place.
施工队用一根重型电缆将钢梁吊装到位。
04
电缆, 电报
a message or dispatch sent internationally, traditionally by telegraph
例子
The company received an urgent cable from headquarters.
公司收到了总部发来的紧急电报。
05
缆, 链
a unit of length used in maritime contexts, approximately one-tenth of a nautical mile or 185 meters
例子
Visibility extended for half a cable.
能见度延伸了半链。
to cable
01
发电报, 通过电缆发送
to send a message or telegram, especially over long distances by cable or wire
例子
The ambassador cabled urgent instructions to the consulate.
大使向领事馆电报发送了紧急指示。
02
用电缆连接, 用电缆固定
to fasten, connect, or bind something with a cable
例子
The ship was securely cabled to the dock.
这艘船被安全地系泊在码头上。
