semaphore
semaphore
noun
semaphoric
adjective
semaphorically
adverb
语源
noun
- [mass noun]a system of sending messages by holding the arms or two flags or poles in certain positions according to an alphabetic code
信号；旗语
■[count noun]an apparatus for signalling in this way, consisting of an upright with movable parts
臂板信号装置
■[count noun]a signal sent by semaphore
旗语信号
- [with obj.]send (a message) by semaphore or by signals resembling semaphore
用旗语发出（信息）
Josh stands facing the rear and semaphoring the driver's intentions to frustrated queues of following cars.
乔希面向后方站立，用旗语向后面受阻的车流示意司机的意图。
semaphoric
adjective
semaphorically
adverb
语源
- early 19th cent. (denoting a signalling apparatus): from French sémaphore, formed irregularly from Greek sēma 'sign' + -phoros
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