switch
board
复数形式
switchboards
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交换机, 电话总机
the central part of a phone system by which phone calls in a hotel, office, etc. are answered and put through
A switchboard is a device or system used to manage telephone calls by connecting and directing them to the appropriate lines or extensions. In older telephone systems, switchboards were operated manually by an operator who plugged and unplugged phone lines to connect calls. Modern switchboards are electronic and automate the process, managing call routing and distribution for businesses or service providers. Switchboards are commonly used in offices, hotels, and large organizations, allowing multiple lines to be handled at once, ensuring that calls reach the correct person or department efficiently.
- The receptionist answered the phone and transferred the call through the switchboard.
接待员接了电话，并通过交换机转接了电话。
- She worked as an operator, managing the switchboard and directing calls to the right department.
她曾担任接线员，管理交换机并将电话转接到正确的部门。
- We need to fix the switchboard because some calls are not being connected properly.
我们需要修理交换机，因为有些电话没有正确接通。
- The switchboard system in the office can handle up to 50 calls at once.
办公室的交换机系统可以同时处理多达50个电话。
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