multilateral
英[mʌltɪ'læt(ə)r(ə)l]
美[,mʌltɪ'lætərəl]
- adj. [数] 多边的；多国的，多国参加的
中文词源
multilateral 多边的
multi-,许多，多个，-later,边，词源同unilateral.
英文词源
- multilateral (adj.)
- also multi-lateral, 1690s, in geometry, "having many sides," from multi- + Latin latus (genitive lateris) "side" (see oblate (n.)). Figurative use by 1748. Meaning "pertaining to three or more countries" is from 1802. Related: Multilaterally.
双语例句
- 1. A multilateral nuclear test ban treaty was to be signed.
- 将签署一项禁止核试验的多边条约.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 2. The project is funded by the World Bank and other multilateral agencies.
- 这项计划由世界银行和其他多国机构资助.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 3. The party supports multilateral disarmament.
- 该党支持多边裁军.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 4. The next government will play an energetic role in seeking multilateral nuclear disarmament.
- 下届政府将积极寻求多边核裁军。
来自柯林斯例句
- 5. The first round of multilateral trade talks has lurched between hope and despair.
- 首轮多边贸易谈判在希望与绝望间来回摇摆。
来自柯林斯例句