telephone [ˈtelifəun] n. 电话 The doctor was in touch by telephone with his patients. 医生通过电话与病人保持联系。

电话机 There are three telephones on his desk. 他桌子上有三部电话。

vt. & vi. 以电话传送(消息), 给(某人)打电话 She has telephoned for the doctor. 她已经打了电话给医生。