/ˈkeɪbl ||; ˈkebḷ/noun1 [C] a thick strong metal rope (金属的)缆,索
2 [C,U] a set of wires covered with plastic, etc, for carrying electricity or signals 电缆;电线: underground/overhead cables 地下╱架空电缆a telephone cable 电话电缆two metres of cable 两公尺电缆 ☞pictures at plug and on page C8 见plug及C8页插图
3 =CABLE TELEVISION