
好词典

缩略自mimeograph(油印机),源自希腊语mimeisthai(模仿)+graphein(书写)。
❶ 指油印机或油印文件,一种老式办公设备,通过蜡纸模板复制多份文件,在复印机普及前广泛使用。
“The teacher handed out mimeos of the worksheet to the class.”
(老师给全班分发了油印的工作表。)
“We found old mimeos in the basement of the school.”
(我们在学校地下室发现了老式油印机。)
❶ 作为动词时表示用油印机复制文件,现已较少使用。
“He mimeoed the meeting agenda for all attendees.”
(他为所有参会者油印了会议议程。)
“We need to mimeo these instructions before 3 o'clock.”
(我们需要在三点前油印这些说明。)
mimeo machine — 特指油印机设备,区别于其他复制工具。
“The mimeo machine made a rhythmic squeaking sound as it worked.”
(油印机工作时发出有节奏的吱吱声。)