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单词 in petto
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Definition of in petto in English:

in petto

adverb ˌɪn ˈpɛtəʊ
  • 1Privately, in a person's mind or heart; in secret.

  • 2In miniature, on a small scale; in short.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Moderate Intelligencer. Italian in petto from in + petto breast, heart from classical Latin pectus.

Definition of in petto in US English:

in petto

adverbˌɪn ˈpɛtəʊ
  • 1Privately, in a person's mind or heart; in secret.

  • 2In miniature, on a small scale; in short.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Moderate Intelligencer. Italian in petto from in + petto breast, heart from classical Latin pectus.

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