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sem.a.phoreHsem7E7fC:5, $-fC:rn [U]a system of communication using two mechanical arms or hand-held flags which are moved into different positions to represent different letters, numbers or symbols旗语Semaphore was widely used at sea, before the advent of electricity.在电问世以前,旗语在海上运用广泛。(fig.) When I lived opposite her we would send semaphore signals (= messages without speaking) to each other from our bedroom windows.我住在她对面的时候,我们会从卧室的窗口用手势相互交流。
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