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The traditional character "纜" incorporates the silk radical "糹" to signify its association with fibrous materials and the phonetic component "覽" to suggest its pronunciation, originally referring to a thick, twisted rope. In the simplified form "缆", the phonetic element is abbreviated to "览" while preserving the radical, maintaining the character's structural integrity. Initially denoting heavy cables used for maritime mooring or hauling, the term's application broadened over centuries to encompass various types of strong, flexible lines, including those used in mechanical, electrical, and communication contexts, thus extending its semantic scope while retaining the essential idea of a durable connector.
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我们坐缆车上山。
工人正在安装电缆。
这条缆绳非常结实。
乘坐缆车可以欣赏风景。
他们用缆绳把货物吊起来。
海底电缆连接着两个国家。
由于电缆损坏，停电了。
如果缆车出现故障，请立即通知工作人员。