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单词 SOS
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Definition of SOS in English:

SOS

nounPlural SOSsɛsəʊˈɛsˌɛsoʊˈɛs
  • 1An international code signal of extreme distress, used especially by ships at sea.

    (国际通用的船舶等的)无线电紧急呼救信号

    they put out an SOS that they were on fire
    1. 1.1 An urgent appeal for help.
      紧急求救
      I'd thought of phoning a desperate SOS to James
    2. 1.2British A message broadcast in an emergency in an attempt to contact a person whose whereabouts are not known.
      here is an SOS message for Mr Arthur Brown about his brother, who is dangerously ill
abbreviationɛsəʊˈɛs
  • Somalian shilling(s).

Origin

Early 20th century: letters chosen as being easily transmitted and recognized in Morse code; by folk etymology an abbreviation of save our souls.

Definition of SOS in US English:

SOS

nounˌesōˈesˌɛsoʊˈɛs
  • 1An international code signal of extreme distress, used especially by ships at sea.

    (国际通用的船舶等的)无线电紧急呼救信号

    1. 1.1 An urgent appeal for help.
      紧急求救
    2. 1.2British A message broadcast to an untraceable person in an emergency.
      〈英〉广播紧急找人
      here is an SOS message for Mr. Arthur Brown about his brother, who is dangerously ill

Origin

Early 20th century: letters chosen as being easily transmitted and recognized in Morse code; by folk etymology an abbreviation of save our souls.

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