My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends.

我的几个孩子在电话上和朋友聊天一聊就是几个小时。

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You shouldn't play with your phone when hanging out with your friends.

和朋友闲逛的时候不要玩手机。

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In one recent US survey, about half the teens polled said that their cell phone had improved their communication with friends.

在美国最近的一项调查中，接受调查的青少年中约有一半表示，他们的手机改善了他们与朋友的交流。

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Having already made our reservation over the phone, my friends and I walked past the massive, sleeping St.

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