| 单词 | kaleidoscope |
| 释义 | Word Frequency kaleidoscope(kəˈlaɪdəˌskəʊp) noun 1. an optical toy for producing symmetrical patterns by multiple reflections in inclined mirrors enclosed in a tube. Loose pieces of coloured glass, paper, etc, are placed between transparent plates at the far end of the tube, which is rotated to change the pattern 2. any complex pattern of frequently changing shapes and colours 3. a complicated set of circumstances Derived forms kaleidoscopic (kəˌlaɪdəˈskɒpɪk) adjective kaleidoscopically (kaˌleidoˈscopically) adverb Word origin C19: from Greek kalos beautiful + eidos form + -scope |
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