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.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. A multilateral nuclear test ban treaty was to be signed.
將簽署一項(xiàng)禁止核試驗(yàn)的多邊條約.
來(lái)自《簡(jiǎn)明英漢詞典》
2. The project is funded by the World Bank and other multilateral agencies.
這項(xiàng)計(jì)劃由世界銀行和其他多國(guó)機(jī)構(gòu)資助.
來(lái)自《簡(jiǎn)明英漢詞典》
3. The party supports multilateral disarmament.
該黨支持多邊裁軍.
來(lái)自《簡(jiǎn)明英漢詞典》
4. The next government will play an energetic role in seeking multilateral nuclear disarmament.
下屆政府將積極尋求多邊核裁軍。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
5. The first round of multilateral trade talks has lurched between hope and despair.