Morse
[mɔ:s]
解釋/意思:
(noun.) a telegraph code in which letters and numbers are represented by strings of dots and dashes (short and long signals).
(noun.) United States portrait painter who patented the telegraph and developed the Morse code (1791-1872).
哈恩編輯--From WordNet
解釋/意思:
(n.) The walrus. See Walrus.
(n.) A clasp for fastening garments in front.
巴里整理
同義詞及近義詞：
n. Walrus, sea-horse, sea-cow (Trichechus rosmarus).
手打:特雷弗
解釋/意思:
n. (coll.) the Morse-code signalling of telegraph operators from Sam. F. B. Morse (1791-1872).—Morse alphabet a system of symbols to be used in telegraphic messages where Morse's indicator is used consisting of dots and dashes combined in different ways to indicate the different letters.
n. the metal fastening of the cope generally of precious metal ornamented with jewels—also Pectoral.
n. the walrus or sea-horse.
校對:塔玛拉
例句/造句/用法:
- Of the numerous other telegraph instruments that have been invented since 1837, that of Mr. Morse is in most general use, especially on the Continent and in America. 弗雷德里克·科利爾·貝克維爾. 偉大的事實.
- Scientists in both England and America had realized the possibility of the telegraph before Morse built his first working outfit in his rooms on Washington Square. 魯伯特·薩金特·荷蘭. 歷史性發明.
- The other man took the receiver, and a moment later his ear caught the sound of three little clicks, faint, but distinct and unmistakable, the three dots of the letter S in the Morse Code. 魯伯特·薩金特·荷蘭. 歷史性發明.
- So far Morse had only used his recorder over a few yards of wire, his electro-magnet had been of the simplest make, and his battery was a single pair of plates. 魯伯特·薩金特·荷蘭. 歷史性發明.
- Let us make for Mr. Morse Hudson, of the Kennington Road, and see if he can throw any light upon the problem. 亞瑟·柯南·道爾. 福爾摩斯歸來記.
- The Morse telegraphic code, consisting of dots, dashes, and spaces, is given in Figure 218. 伯莎M.克拉克. 科學通論.
- The day before the convention met Morse had arranged with Vail that certain signals should mean that certain candidates had been nominated. 魯伯特·薩金特·荷蘭. 歷史性發明.
- We have already heard in Morse’s statement of the arrival of Mr. Alfred Vail. 魯伯特·薩金特·荷蘭. 歷史性發明.
- An important addition was made in 1901 in a French boat, the Morse, built at Cherbourg. 佚名. 神奇的知識之書.
- But the test had proved Morse’s theory, and he became convinced that in time messages could be sent across the ocean as easily as over land. 魯伯特·薩金特·荷蘭. 歷史性發明.
- Hence, the transmitted message was received on the tape in visible dots and dashes representing characters of the Morse alphabet. 弗蘭克·路易斯·戴爾. 愛迪生的生平和發明.
- Boston had already heard of Morse’s success in London when he reached home in October, 1815. 魯伯特·薩金特·荷蘭. 歷史性發明.
- Morse now decided to bring his invention to the attention of Congress. 魯伯特·薩金特·荷蘭. 歷史性發明.
- Henry Clay was named for President, and the news was carried by railroad to the point where Morse had stretched his wire. 魯伯特·薩金特·荷蘭. 歷史性發明.
- Well, that's all we could reasonably expect from Morse Hudson, said Holmes, as we emerged from the shop. 亞瑟·柯南·道爾. 福爾摩斯歸來記.
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