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Tannoy

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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Tan·noy, tannoy /ˈtænɔɪ/ noun [countable]  trademark British EnglishTC a system for giving out information in public places using loudspeakers 天朗扩音系统〔一种以扩音器向公众发布消息的播音设备〕over the tannoy The train’s approach was announced over the tannoy. 广播里通知火车就要进站了。
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TannoyIn the evening, the names of those who had been picked from the line-up were read out over the camp tannoy.He didn't even notice the tannoy, he was already as tired as I was and he could barely stand.Rachel sat up as the announcement crackled over the tannoy.The tannoy interrupts again, pulling me out of my reverie and making my heart pound; it's my call.over the tannoyThe two men left the cafeteria when the train's departure was announced over the Tannoy.We sat on the sand and waited for the placings to come over the Tannoy.Rachel sat up as the announcement crackled over the tannoy.
Tan·noy nounChineseSyllable
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Tannoy
Tannoy , tannoy /ˈtænɔɪ/ noun [countable]
British English trademark a system for giving out information in public places using loudspeakers
    over the tannoy
    The train’s approach was announced over the tannoy.