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GRE 红宝书

• v. 在某物上写, 题
• ［英］ v. 在某物上写, 题 ( write words on as a formal or permanent record)
• ［记］ in ( 进入) +scribe ( 写) -> 刻写进去 -> 铭刻

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb

• Etymology: Middle English, from Latin inscribere, from in- + scribere to write — more at scribe
• Date: 15th century
• 1.
  • a. to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record
  • b. to enter on a list ; enroll
• 2.
  • a. to write, engrave, or print characters upon
  • b. to autograph or address (a book) as a gift
• 3. to dedicate to someone
• 4. to draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as possible <a regular polygon inscribed in a circle>
• 5. British to register the name of the holder of (a security)
• ? inscriber noun

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