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telex

/ˈtɛˌlɛks/

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1 · noun

an older system for sending typed messages over a telecommunications network

电传；用户电报

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The company sent a telex to its overseas office before email became common.
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电子邮件普及前，公司给海外办事处发了一份电传。
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Pronunciation: /ˈtɛˌlɛks/

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