n.接线生,话务员;
例句:
Tom: Have you worked as a telephonist before?
汤姆: 你以前做过话务员 吗 ?
The telephonist asked the caller to hold on while she connected him.
话务员要打电话的人别挂断电话,她替他接通电话.
A telephonist is supposed to have local knowledge.
话务员应该熟悉当地情况.