telephone
/ˈtelɪfəʊn/ · /ˈteləfoʊn/
CEFR level A1Topic TechnologyWord #193 in the learning path
电话；电话机
Definitions
n. A device or system for speaking to people far away.
电话；电话机
v. To contact someone or speak to them using a phone.
打电话；打电话给
Example
The telephone rang just as I opened the door.
我刚打开门，电话就响了。
Telephone consultations can improve access to healthcare for rural residents who live far from medical centres.
电话问诊可以让远离医疗中心的农村居民更方便地获得医疗服务。
Collocations
- telephone call
- telephone number
- by telephone
- answer the telephone
Synonyms
- phone
Usage tip
telephone并非美式专用；日常通常简称phone。
FAQ
- What does telephone mean?
- A device or system for speaking to people far away. To contact someone or speak to them using a phone.
- How is telephone pronounced?
- UK /ˈtelɪfəʊn/, US /ˈteləfoʊn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
