
triple
/ˈtrɪpəl/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #4079 in the learning path
三倍的;三部分的
Definitions
adj. Three times as much, or consisting of three parts.
三倍的;三部分的
v. To become three times as much, or make something so.
增至三倍;使成三倍
Example
The hotel charges triple the price during holidays.
这家酒店在假日期间收取平时三倍的价格。
Demand for renewable energy could triple as governments introduce stricter limits on carbon emissions.
随着各国政府对碳排放实施更严格的限制,可再生能源需求可能增至三倍。
Collocations
- triple the cost
- triple room
- triple in size
- triple glazing
Synonyms
- threefold
Usage tip
triple表示变为原来的三倍,即增加两倍。
FAQ
- What does triple mean?
- Three times as much, or consisting of three parts. To become three times as much, or make something so.
- How is triple pronounced?
- UK /ˈtrɪpəl/, US /ˈtrɪpəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.