Tripod



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 三脚架
• ［英］ n. 三脚架 ( a three-legged support)
• ［类］ tripod : camera / easel : canvas ( 三脚架支撑照相机 / 画架支撑画布)
• ［记］ tri（三）+pod（脚）

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Latin tripod-, tripus, from Greek tripod-, tripous, from tripod-, tripous, adjective, three-footed, from tri- + pod-, pous foot — more at foot
• Date: 15th century
• 1. a vessel (as a cauldron) resting on three legs
• 2. a stool, table, or altar with three legs
• 3. a three-legged stand (as for a camera)
• ? tripod or tripodal adjective

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