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Chinese
diànlǎn
Meaning: cable; insulated cable for transmitting electricity or signals
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

工程師正在檢查海底的電纜,確保電力供應穩定。
工程师正在检查海底的电缆,确保电力供应稳定。
The engineers are inspecting the submarine cable to ensure that the power supply remains stable.

Usage Notes

A technical noun for a protected bundle of insulated conductors, including overhead, underground, and submarine cables.

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