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cable

/ˈkeɪbəl/

CEFR level B2Topic TechnologyWord #5218 in the learning path

电缆;线缆

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Definitions

n. covered wires carrying electricity or electronic signals

电缆;线缆

n. a thick strong rope, usually made of metal wires

钢缆;缆绳

Example

The charging cable was tangled beneath my desk.

充电线在我的书桌下面缠成了一团。

Undersea cable networks carry vast amounts of data, making them essential infrastructure for international communication and trade.

海底电缆网络传输大量数据,是国际通信和贸易不可或缺的基础设施。

Collocations

  • power cable
  • fibre-optic cable
  • undersea cable
  • steel cable

Word family

  • cabling (n.)

Usage tip

既可传电或信号,也可指承重用的钢缆。

FAQ

What does cable mean?
covered wires carrying electricity or electronic signals a thick strong rope, usually made of metal wires
How is cable pronounced?
UK /ˈkeɪbəl/, US /ˈkeɪbəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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