释义 |
twenty-two I. \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective : being one more than 21 in number < twenty-two years > — see number table II. pronoun, plural in construction : 22 countable persons or things not specified but under consideration and being enumerated < twenty-two are here > < twenty-two were found > III. noun 1. : two and 20 : twice 11 : 11 times two 2. a. : 22 units or objects < a total of twenty-two > b. : a group or set of 22 3. : the numerable quantity symbolized by the arabic numerals 22 4. : the 22d in a set or series; especially : an article of clothing of the 22d size < wears a twenty-two > 5. : a 22-caliber rifle or pistol — usually written .22 |