These machines enabled agents to steam letters open, read them, then reseal them.

这些机器使代理人能够打开、阅读信件，然后重新密封。

The employers (if any) of the concierge could bribe a copy out of the local post office, if the concierge hadn't already steamed the envelope open or read the cable upside down in Bond's hands.

礼宾部的雇主（如果有的话）可以从当地邮局贿赂一份副本， 前提是礼宾部尚未将信封蒸开或在邦德手中颠倒阅读电报。