triple
adj[usu attrib 通常作定语]
1 having three parts or involving three people, groups, etc 有三部分的; 涉及三人、 三团体等的
The plan has a triplepurpose, ie three purposes. 这个计画有三个目的.
tripletime, ie rhythm with three beats to the bar 三拍子(每节有三拍的节奏)
a triple alliance, ie between three countries 三国同盟.
2 three times as much or as many 三倍的; 三重的
travelling at triple the speed 以三倍的速度前进
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 谋杀三个人的人. 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. 产量已增加到三倍.
Of course he is. He's very successful. He's made lots of records. They broadcast a programme of his music last month on the radio. Why don't you come on Saturday? I think you'd enjoy it.