词汇 twin 在中文的含义

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twin

US /twɪn/
UK /twɪn/
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名词

1.

双胞胎

either of two children or animals born at the same birth

示例:
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My sister gave birth to healthy twins.
我姐姐生了一对健康的双胞胎。
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They are identical twins.
他们是同卵双胞胎。
2.

对应物, 相似物, 翻版

one of a pair of similar or corresponding things

示例:
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The new building is a twin of the old one.
新建筑是旧建筑的翻版。
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This car is the European twin of the American model.
这款车是美国车型的欧洲版本。

动词

配对, 结为友好城市

form a pair with (another person or thing)

示例:
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The two buildings twin each other perfectly.
这两座建筑完美地相互对应。
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The cities were twinned to promote cultural exchange.
这些城市结为友好城市以促进文化交流。

形容词

双胞胎的, 双的

being one of a pair of twins

示例:
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She has a twin brother.
她有一个双胞胎哥哥。
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The twin engines roared to life.
双引擎轰鸣着启动了。