单词 | Polyfoto |
释义 | 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. Origin1930s; 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). Origin1940s; earliest use found in ‘Anthony Gilbert’ (1899–1973) (real name Lucy Malleson). From Polyfoto. |
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