answering machine
noun [ C ] mainly US uk/ˈɑːn.sər.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/ us/ˈæn.sɚ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/ (UK usually answerphone)
电话答录机
a device connected to a phone that answers calls automatically and records messages from the person calling
She wasn't in so I left a message on her answering machine. 她不在家，所以我在她的电话答录机上留了言。
I called several times last week, but I kept getting his answering machine. 上周我给他打了几次电话，但总是听到电话答录机的声音。
- More examples
- He left a mysterious message on my answering machine.
- Whenever I phone I only get the answering machine - they must be away.
- The light was winking on the answering machine, so I knew there was a message.
- Some people still don't like leaving a message on an answering machine.
- I wish Mum would remember to turn her answering machine on when she goes out.