| 单词 | twelve |
| 释义 | twelve n. & adj. --n 1. one more than eleven; the product of two units and six units. 2. a symbol for this (12, xii, XII). 3. a size etc. denoted by twelve. 4. the time denoted by twelve o'clock (is it twelve yet?). 5. (the Twelve) the twelve apostles. 6. (12) Brit. (of films) classified as suitable for persons of 12 years and over. --adj that amount to twelve. Phrases and idioms twelve-note (or -tone) Mus. using the twelve chromatic notes of the octave on an equal basis without dependence on a key system. Etymology: OE twelf(e) f. Gmc, prob. rel. to TWO |
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