quadruplet
US /kwɑːˈdruː.plət/
UK /kwɒdˈruː.plət/
名词
1.
四胞胎
one of four children born at the same time to the same mother
示例:
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The hospital announced the birth of healthy quadruplets.
医院宣布了健康四胞胎的诞生。
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She was surprised to learn she was expecting quadruplets.
她惊讶地得知自己怀了四胞胎。
2.
四重奏, 四件套
a group or set of four similar things
示例:
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The musical piece featured a quadruplet of flutes.
这首乐曲以四支长笛为特色。
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He collected a rare quadruplet of stamps.
他收集了一套罕见的四枚邮票。