doublet
/ˈdʌblɪt/noun
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- either of a pair of similar things, in particular either of two words of the same derivation but having different meanings, for example fashion and faction, cloak and clock.成对物之一(尤指一对同源异义词之一, 如fashion 与faction, cloak 与clock).
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doublets
the same number on two dice thrown at once(一次掷出的)一对同点骰子。
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- Physics & Chemistry a pair of associated lines close together in a spectrum or electrophoretic gel【物理, 化学】(光谱或电泳胶中的)双重线。
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- a combination of two simple lenses双合透镜。
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- a man's short close-fitting padded jacket, commonly worn from the 14th to the 17th century(14至17世纪男子常穿的)紧身夹克(衫)。
词源
Middle English: from Old French, 'something folded', also denoting a fur-lined coat, from double 'double'.