answering machine — an electronic device that automatically answers telephone calls and records messages from callers
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an electronic device that automatically answers telephone calls and records messages from callers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈænsərɪŋ məˈʃiːn/
Korean meaning: 전화를 자동으로 받고 메시지를 녹음하는 전자 장치, 자동응답기
Korean pronunciation: **앤**서링 머**신**
Example Sentences
- My mom still uses an answering machine from 1995 that sounds like a robot having a breakdown.
- The answering machine beeped 47 times - apparently, everyone called during my two-hour nap.
- Please leave your name and number after the beep, and I'll get back to you when I'm not avoiding everyone.
answering machine
NOUN//ˈænsərɪŋ məˈʃiːn//
an electronic device that automatically answers telephone calls and records messages from callers
an electronic device that automatically answers telephone calls and records messages from callers
Stop wandering, your answering machine is calling
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
전화기가 발명된 후 부재중 전화 문제를 해결하기 위해 20세기 중반에 개발된 장치입니다. 'answering'은 고대 영어 'andswaru'에서, 'machine'은 라틴어 'machina'에서 유래했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom still uses an answering machine from 1995 that sounds like a robot having a breakdown.”
“The answering machine beeped 47 times - apparently, everyone called during my two-hour nap.”
“Please leave your name and number after the beep, and I'll get back to you when I'm not avoiding everyone.”
“The answering machine is essential for screening unwanted calls from telemarketers.”
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