walkie-talkie
/ˌwɔːki ˈtɔːki/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌwɔːki ˈtɔːki/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌwȯ-kē-ˈtȯ-kē How to pronounce walkie-talkie (audio) ˈwȯ-kē-ˌtȯ-/ (ame, mw)
walkie-talkie — noun
1. a portable two-way radio device that allows people to speak and listen to each o
a portable two-way radio device that allows people to speak and listen to each other over a short distance without needing a phone network or separate mobile connection
The guide gave Kwame a walkie-talkie to stay in touch during the hike.
article: a + walkie-talkie for introducing the device
Putri used her walkie-talkie to tell the front gate that the delivery truck had arrived.
possessive: her + walkie-talkie to show ownership
During the storm, the construction workers stayed connected through their walkie-talkies.
A walkie-talkie is useful when you are hiking in areas with no mobile phone signal.
Gabriel pressed the button on his walkie-talkie and said, "Base, can you hear me?"
- two-way radio
more formal or technical term for the same device
- handheld radio
describes the shape and portability rather than being a standard name
文法句型
[possessive] + walkie-talkie
on the + walkie-talkie
用法筆記
Commonly used among security personnel, construction crews, event coordinators, and outdoor enthusiasts who need instant voice communication within a limited area. The device works on a dedicated radio frequency and does not require a cellular network.