a long-distance call

基本解释

Mr. Thomas is making a long-distance call.
托马斯先生正在将长途电话。
May I make a long-distance call through the opposite magnetic card phone?
我可以用用对面的磁卡电话打长途吗？
A long-distance call for you, Tom.
汤姆，你的长途电话。
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