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I . semaphore [ˈseməfɔː] N

1. semaphore:

semaphore

(铁路的)臂板信号机机) bìbǎn xìnhào

2. semaphore:

semaphore

II . semaphore [ˈseməfɔː] VB intr

semaphore

发信号 fā xìnhào

semaphore

打旗语 dǎ qíyǔ

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Prior to 2008 the points were operated by a safeworker, and the up home signal was of the semaphore type. en.wikipedia.org

A (binary) semaphore is the simplest type of lock. en.wikipedia.org

Thread libraries typically require semaphores or condition variables to control the sleep/wakeup of threads. en.wikipedia.org

Even new semaphores are still occasionally installed, though now mainly as spares in semaphore-only areas. en.wikipedia.org

By 1882 the bridge would be used by trains 150 times a day, with communications between each side of the bridge being done by semaphore. en.wikipedia.org

To solve this problem in a multiprocessor system a locking variable can be used to control access to the semaphore. en.wikipedia.org

It is more common to implement semaphores either from monitors or perhaps from synchronization primitives like monitors. en.wikipedia.org

Some synchronization mechanism is required at the entry and exit of the critical section to ensure exclusive use, for example a semaphore. en.wikipedia.org

Aware of their military importance, he also was an early supporter of semaphore telegraphs. en.wikipedia.org

Early means of communication over a distance included visual signals, such as beacons, smoke signals, semaphore telegraphs, signal flags, and optical heliographs. en.wikipedia.org

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