1753, with reference to cellular tissue, from Modern Latin cellularis "of little cells," from cellula "little cell," diminutive of cella (see cell). Of mobile phone systems (in which the area served is divided into "cells" of a few square miles served by transmitters), 1977. Related: Cellularity.
实用例句
1. A cellular telephone beeped.
有个手机响了。
来自柯林斯例句
2. She has a cellular telephone in her car.
她的汽车里有一部无线通讯电话机.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The organization has a cellular structure.
这个组织像蜂窝一样,由许多独立工作的小组组成.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. Cellular phones are inherently insecure, as anyone can listen to and record conversations.
手机天生就不安全，因为任何人都可以听到并录下谈话。
来自柯林斯例句
5. When he's out on the road, office calls are forwarded to the cellular phone in his truck.