late 14c., type of clover, from Anglo-French trifoil (13c.), Old French trefueil "clover, clover-leaf," from Latin trifolium "three-leaved plant," from tri- "three" (see tri-) + folium "leaf" (see folio). As a type of ornamental figure in medieval architecture, early 15c.
雙語例句
1. Rumour is already rife here as to Dr. Trefoil's successor.
關于特雷福伊爾博士的繼任人,此間已經(jīng)謠言蜂起.
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2. They say Dr. Trefoil is very rich.
人家說,特雷福伊爾博士很富裕.
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3. Single core cable shall be installed in either trefoil or flat formation and secured using cleats.
單芯電纜可以用三葉草法或者平直法植入.并用夾板固定.
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4. Trefoil key pendant in sterling silver. 2.25 " long. Chain sold separately. "
純銀三葉草鑰匙吊墜. 2.25 英寸長. 可單獨出售項鏈.
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5. The point of intersection of arcs or curves , such as the inner points of a trefoil.