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phone
/foʊn/
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1 · noun
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
电话
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The sound on the phone isn't clear. Please say that again.
English pronunciation · Synthesized MP3 · Candidate — listening review pending
电话里声音不清楚，请再说一遍。
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