| 釋義 |
semaphore /'semafo:(r); 'srmsFor/ n [U] 1 system for sending signals by using arms on a post or flags held in the hands, with various positions for the letters of the alphabet: 信號; 旗語(利用桿上的支臂或握于手中的旅幟傳送信號的方法,以不同的位置代表不同的字母): send a message by ~. 以 Ik 語傳送信息。 2 mechanical device with red and green lights on mechanically moved arms, used for signalling on railways. (鐵路之)信號裝置(紅綠燈)。 vt, vi [VP6A, 2A] send (messages) by ~ (1). 以信號或旗語發(fā)送(消息)。 |