email

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牛津核心词汇

中文翻译

n. 电子信函

英文解释

n (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in

v communicate electronically on the computer

常见例句

This can also be applied to other contact means such as myspace, facebook or email

using email to back out or ditch on plans, dates and even relationships. > he didn't want a confrontation so he decided to email bail on the chick he promised to call last night.

An individual who approaches someone's desk or workstation in a work environment almost immediately after sending them an email, usually to confirm that the email has been received. > Bill: I just sent you an email

Did you get it? > Mike: Probably, I haven't checked. > Bill: Can you check? > Mike: Uh yeah, looks like I got it. > Bill: Thoughts? > Mike: My immediate thoughts are you're an email courier and a douchebag.

A seemingly endless interchange of emails without any useful outcome. > "I'm getting hacked off with this email tennis ...where's it getting us ?" > "Let's end the email tennis