telefax
/ˈtelɪfæks/ · /ˈteləfæks/
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传真；传真机
Definitions
n. A system or machine sending document copies over telephone lines.
传真；传真机
v. To send a document using a fax machine.
发传真
Example
The office still has a telefax beside the printer.
办公室的打印机旁边还放着一台传真机。
Before email became widespread, companies relied on telefax to exchange documents quickly across national borders.
在电子邮件普及之前，公司依靠传真来快速跨国交换文件。
Collocations
- send by telefax
- telefax machine
- telefax number
Word family
- fax (n.)
- fax (v.)
Synonyms
- fax
- facsimile
Usage tip
较旧的说法；现代英语通常直接用fax。
FAQ
- What does telefax mean?
- A system or machine sending document copies over telephone lines. To send a document using a fax machine.
- How is telefax pronounced?
- UK /ˈtelɪfæks/, US /ˈteləfæks/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
