1889, "copying machine" (invented by Edison), from Greek mimeisthai "to mimic, represent, imitate, portray," in art, "to express by means of imitation," from mimos "mime" (see mime (n.)) + -graphos, from graphein "to write" (see -graphy). A proprietary name from 1903 to 1948. The verb meaning "to reproduce by means of a mimeograph" is first attested 1895. Related: Mimeographed; mimeographing.
双语例句
1. The mimeograph has sat discarded in the corner for many years.
墙角放着好几台长年不用的油印机.
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2. To make ( copies ) on a mimeograph.
油印在油印机上印制 ( 印刷品 )
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3. His 6,000 inventions included the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and the mimeograph machine.
他的六千项发明包括电灯泡 、 留声机(唱机)和油印机.
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4. In my grandma's time , secretaries of work units would be able to cut mimeograph stencils.
这项制度就像一把利剑,出台后一定能斩断这个行业的不正之风.
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5. Mark and Shores went from mimeograph to copiers to laser printers, which allow finer work.
