periscope
名词 n.
动词 v.
英 /ˈpɛɹɪskəʊp/
美 /ˈpɛɹɪskoʊp/|/ˈpeɹɪskəʉp/
英文释义
名词 n.
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A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility.
— The waters grew suddenly lighter, and my spirits rose accordingly. I shouted down to those below that I saw daylight ahead, and a great shout of thanksgiving reverberated through the ship. A moment later we emerged into sunlit water, and immediately I raised the periscope and looked about me upon the strangest landscape I had ever seen.
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A general or comprehensive view.
— […] will show it not only enlarging the periscope of knowledge, but contributing to the amelioration of the condition of unfortunate and suffering humanity […]
动词 v.
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To rise and peer around, in the manner of a periscope.
— Thousands of ungainly black-beaked heads would periscope and freeze in the direction of the approaching intruder.
词汇关系
词源
词源 1
Formed in English from peri- + -scope.
词源 2
Formed in English from peri- + -scope.
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