释义 |
tri·cy·cle I. \ˈtrīˌsikəl, -_sə̇k, -_sēk- sometimes -ˌsīk-\ noun Etymology: French, from tri- + Greek kyklos wheel — more at wheel : a 3-wheeled vehicle propelled by pedals, hand levers, or a motor: as a. (1) : a 3-wheeled velocipede used originally by women or girls instead of a bicycle (2) : a child's vehicle with a pair of small rear wheels and a larger front wheel to which are attached the pedals and the handles for steering b. : a 3-wheeled velocipede with two large wheels in the rear and one small wheel in front attached to a steering handle, propelled by pedals, and formerly used by girls c. : a 3-wheeled velocipede equipped with a box or case for light haulage d. : a 3-wheeled and often motorized invalid chair e. : any of various power-driven 3-wheeled vehicles (as a motorcycle) — compare tricar II. intransitive verb (tricycled ; tricycled ; tricycling \-k(ə)liŋ\ ; tricycles) : to ride a tricycle • tri·cy·cler \-k(ə)lə(r)\ noun |