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intercom

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Communications
in·ter·com /ˈɪntəkɒm $ ˈɪntərkɑːm/ noun [countable]  TCTTAa communication system by which people in different parts of a building, aircraft etc can speak to each other 〔楼房、飞机等的〕内部通话系统 The pilot’s voice came over the intercom. 内部通话系统里传来了飞行员的声音。
Examples from the Corpus
intercomNo intercom, nor any information about what those needing assistance should do.On the suddenly silent intercom, no explanation offered, still less an apology.However, the fail out alarm had been knocked out and the intercom was working badly.I clicked in the intercom and asked the crew chief and the gunner if they were ready.The Minister's secretary buzzed him on the intercom.We all cracked jokes over the intercom and talked about what we were going to do.Most of them shouted over the intercom at every repeated mistake.The static over the intercom was terrible.over the intercomWe all cracked jokes over the intercom and talked about what we were going to do.Most of them shouted over the intercom at every repeated mistake.The static over the intercom was terrible."Welcome to St. Petersburg, " said a voice over the intercom.
Origin intercom (1900-2000) intercommunication (system)
in·ter·com nounChineseSyllable
by in people parts system a Corpus which of communication different


intercom
intercom /ˈɪntəkɒm $ ˈɪntərkɑːm/ noun [countable]
 Date: 1900-2000
 Origin: intercommunication (system)
a communication system by which people in different parts of a building, aircraft etc can speak to each other:
    The pilot’s voice came over the intercom.


inter·comBrE /ˈɪntəkɒm/ 🔊NAmE /ˈɪntərkɑːm/ 🔊 nouna system of communication by telephone or radio inside an office, plane, etc.; the device you press or switch on to start using this system 内部通话系统(或设备)to announce sth over the intercom 通过内部通话系统宣布They called him on the intercom. 他们用内部通话系统呼叫他。🔊🔊