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
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。
(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
mid 17th cent.: from French, from late Latin multiplus, alteration of Latin multiplex (see multiplex)