음성을 전기 신호나 전파로 바꾸어 먼 곳에 전달하는 통신 체계.
A system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio signals.
예문:
"The invention of the telephone revolutionized global communication."
"Business is often conducted by telephone."
음성 통신을 위해 사용하는 물리적인 기기나 장치.
The physical instrument or device used for voice communication.
예문:
"He picked up the telephone to answer the call."
"The telephone on the desk was ringing."
여러 사람이 차례로 말을 귓속말로 전달하여 원래 내용이 어떻게 변하는지 보는 놀이.
A game in which a message is whispered from person to person and typically becomes distorted.
예문:
"The children played a game of telephone at the party."
"The story changed completely as it went through a game of telephone."
전화기를 사용하여 누군가에게 연락하거나 전화를 걸다.
To contact or call someone using a telephone.
예문:
"I will telephone you tomorrow morning."
"She telephoned the office to report her absence."
전화를 통해 소식이나 정보를 전달하다.
To send or relay a message or information by telephone.
예문:
"He telephoned the news to his family."
"The agent telephoned the secret code to the base."