| 单词 | multiplex |
| 释义 | multiplex (mʌltipleks) Word forms: plural multiplexes countable noun A multiplex is a cinema complex with six or more screens. multiplex in British English (ˈmʌltɪˌplɛks) noun 1. telecommunications a. the use of a common communications channel for sending two or more messages or signals. In frequency-division multiplex the frequency band transmitted by the common channel is split into narrower bands each of which constitutes a distinct channel. In time-division multiplex different channels are established by intermittent connections to the common channel b. (as modifier) a multiplex transmitter 2. a. a purpose-built complex containing a number of cinemas and usually a restaurant or bar b. (as modifier) a multiplex cinema adjective 3. designating a method of map-making using three cameras to produce a stereoscopic effect 4. a less common word for multiple verb 5. to send (messages or signals) or (of messages or signals) be sent by multiplex Word origin C16: from Latin: having many folds, from multi- + plicāre to foldmultiplex in American English (ˈmʌltəˌplɛks) adjective 1. multiple, or manifold 2. designating or of a system for transmitting or receiving simultaneously two or more messages or signals over a common circuit, carrier wave, etc. verb transitive 3. to send (messages or signals) by a multiplex system noun 4. a complex of three or more film theaters in the same building, sharing management, projectionists, etc. Derived forms multiplexer (ˈmultiˌplexer) noun or ˈmultiˌplexor Word origin L, multipleExamples of 'multiplex' in a sentence |
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