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单词 Polyfoto
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Polyfoto1

/ˈpɒlɪˌfəʊtəʊ/
(also Polyphoto) Chiefly British. Now historical
noun
A small portrait photograph, one of a series (usually of forty-eight) taken in quick succession, especially in an automatic kiosk. Frequently attributive, as Polyfoto kiosk, etc.

Origin

1930s; earliest use found in The Trade Marks Journal. From poly- + foto, alteration of photo, perhaps after Danish Polyfoto.

polyfoto2

/ˈpɒlɪˌfəʊtəʊ/
(also polyphoto) British rare
verb
[with object] To take a Polyfoto of (a person).

Origin

1940s; earliest use found in ‘Anthony Gilbert’ (1899–1973) (real name Lucy Malleson). From Polyfoto.

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