| 释义 |
si·a·mese
I. \|sīə|mēz, -ēs\ adjective
Etymology: Siam (Thailand) + English -ese (adjective suffix)
1. usually capitalized : thailand
2. usually capitalized [from siamese (twin)] : exhibiting great resemblance : very like — compare siamese twin
3. [from siamese (twin)]
a. : serving to connect two or more pipes or hose so as to permit discharge in a single stream
< siamese connection >
< siamese joint >
b. : having a siamese connection
< siamese fire-hose lines >
II. noun
(plural siamese)
Etymology: Siam (Thailand), country in southeastern Asia + English -ese (n. suffix)
1. capitalized : thai 1
2. capitalized : thai 2
3. usually capitalized [siamese (I) ] : siamese cat
4. [siamese (I) ] : a siamese connection or joint
III. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Usage: sometimes capitalized
Etymology: from siamese (twin)
: to unite in a manner suggestive of Siamese twins; especially : to unite (as pipes) by the use of a siamese connection |