multiple

multiple
adjective
  1. having or involving several parts, elements, or members
    多个的;多部分的;多成分的;多成员的
    multiple occupancy.
    多人居住。
    a multiple pile-up.
    多车连撞。
    a multiple birth.
    多胎产。
    ■numerous and often varied
    许多的,多种多样的
    words with multiple meanings.
    多义词。
    ■(of a disease, injury, or disability) complex in its nature or effects; affecting several parts of the body
    (疾病、伤害或残疾)性质(或结果)复杂的;影响身体多个部分的
    a multiple fracture of the femur.
    多发性股骨骨折。
noun
  1. a number that may be divided by another a certain number of times without a remainder
    倍数
    15, 20, or any multiple of five.
    15、20或任何5的倍数。
  2. (亦作 multiple shop或store)(chieflyBrit.)a shop with branches in many places, especially one selling a specific type of product
    (主英)连锁商店,联号商店
语源
  1. mid 17th cent.: from French, from late Latin multiplus, alteration of Latin multiplex (see multiplex)
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