
cable
/ˈkeɪbəl/
CEFR level B2Topic TechnologyWord #5218 in the learning path
电缆;线缆
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.