telegraph /ˈtɛlɪˌɡræf/ CET4 TEM4 ( telegraphing, telegraphed, telegraphs )

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT Telegraph is a system of sending messages over long distances, either by means of electricity or by radio signals. Telegraph was used more often before the invention of telephones. 电报 [also 'the' N]

• 2. 

  V-T To telegraph someone means to send them a message by telegraph. 发电报给

  例：

  Churchill telegraphed an urgent message to Wavell.

  丘吉尔给韦维尔发了一个急电。

• 3. 

  V-T If someone telegraphs something that they are planning or intending to do, they make it obvious, either deliberately or accidentally, that they are going to do it. 流露 (要做某事)

  例：

  The commission telegraphed its decision earlier this month by telling an official to prepare the order.

  该委员会本月早些时候通过让一个官员准备那项命令流露了其要做的决定。