“接通电话”常见的英文表达有 “answer the phone” 或 “pick up the phone” 。
answer the phone:强调对来电做出回应的动作,即接起电话开始通话。例如:She went to answer the phone when it rang.(电话响时,她去接了电话。 )
pick up the phone:更侧重于拿起电话这个动作,通常也意味着开始接听。例如:He picked up the phone and said hello.(他拿起电话说了声“你好”。 )