cable

US /ˈkeɪ.bəl/
UK /ˈkeɪ.bəl/
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1.

缆, 绳索

a thick rope of wire or steel.

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The bridge is supported by strong steel cables.
这座桥由坚固的钢缆支撑。
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They used a heavy cable to tow the car.
他们用一根粗缆绳拖车。
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ropecordwirelinehawser
2.

电缆, 电线

a set of wires, covered in plastic, that carries electricity or signals.

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Make sure the power cable is securely plugged in.
确保电源线插紧。
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The internet connection uses a fiber optic cable.
互联网连接使用光纤电缆。
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wirecordlead
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有线电视, 有线

television programs transmitted by cable rather than by broadcast waves.

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Do you have cable TV at home?
你家里有有线电视吗？
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I prefer watching movies on cable.
我更喜欢在有线电视上看电影。
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cable TVcable television
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发电报, 有线传输

to send a message by cable.

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He decided to cable his family the good news.
他决定给家人发报好消息。
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The company will cable the instructions to all branches.
公司将通过电报向所有分支机构发送指示。
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telegraphwiresend a telegram
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cable carcable televisionjumper cable