triple
adj[usu attrib 通常作定語]
1 having three parts or involving three people, groups, etc 有三部分的; 涉及三人、 三團體等的
The plan has a triplepurpose, ie three purposes. 這個計畫有三個目的.
tripletime, ie rhythm with three beats to the bar 三拍子(每節有三拍的節奏)
a triple alliance, ie between three countries 三國同盟.
2 three times as much or as many 三倍的; 三重的
travelling at triple the speed 以三倍的速度前進
a triple whisky, ie a glass containing three timesthe usual quantity 一杯含三倍分量的威士忌酒
a triplemurderer, ie one who has killed three people 謀殺三個人的人. triple, v [I, Tn]
(cause sth to) become three times as much or as many (使某物)增至三倍, 成三倍
Output has tripled. 產量已增加到三倍.