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单词 semaphore
释义

sem.a.phore
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n [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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