| 释义 |
multi-ˈtier, a.
[f. multi- + tier n.1]
Having or comprising several tiers or layers. So multi-ˈtiered a.; multi-ˈtiering vbl. n., arrangement in tiers or layers.
1952Flow Q. Jan. 4 A multi-tier conveyor. 1957Textile Terms & Definitions (Textile Inst.) (ed. 3) 67 Multi⁓tier loom, a loom with a batten having several rows of shuttles. 1958T. Landau Encycl. Librarianship 283/2 The multi-tier stack... This system ensures a maximum storage space. Many of these stacks are several tiers high and are connected by book lifts, and occasionally by passenger lifts. 1960(title) The power gain of multi-tiered VHF transmitting aerials (B.B.C. Engin. Monogr. 31). 1965K. D. Metcalf Planning Academic & Research Library Buildings viii. 134/2 Multi-tier book stacks hold themselves up. Each level of stack supports the levels above... A multitier stack provided about as concentrated shelving space as could be found until one or another of the recently developed compact-shelving arrangements began to be used. 1968Punch 27 Nov. 786/2 Dear Public, You've had the Two-Tier System. Now for our fabulous Multi-Tier System, with Flavorlik, the new Soft-Centre stamps in nine exciting flavours. 1971Engineering Apr. 63/2 If required, the machine will carry out multi-tiering and sleeve-wrapping. |