smoke signal

短语

n. 烟幕信号, 发烟信号

发音

AU

词形变化

smoke signals 复数

别名

smoke-signal

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A method of long-distance communication sometimes used in ancient and undeveloped societies, consisting of messages conveyed by means of columns or intermittent puffs of smoke.

  2. 2.

    A message or sign sent by this method.

  3. 3.

    An indirect message or indication, especially concerning a future event.

    习语
  4. 4.

    A type of flare or combustion device sometimes used as a distress signal.