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12mo

/twelvˈmoʊ/

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noun

十二开本，小十二开。

A book size using duodecimo-sized pages.

Examples :

"The antique bookstore had a section dedicated to small books, including several beautifully bound 12mos dating back to the 18th century. "

这家古董书店有个专区摆放小书，包括几本精美装订的小十二开本，可以追溯到18世纪。

literature writing

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noun

小十二开

A size of paper, so called because it is originally made by folding and cutting a single sheet from a printing press into 12 leaves; (5 by 7¾ inches): 6.5 to 7.5 inches high, approximately 4.5 inches wide.

Examples :

"My grandmother kept her favorite recipes handwritten in a small, leather-bound 12mo notebook. "

我奶奶把她最喜欢的菜谱手写在一本小小的、皮革封面的小十二开笔记本里。

stationery writing type

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noun

小十二开本

A sheet or page of that size.

Examples :

"The antique shop had a stack of 12mo sheets, each with a beautifully printed poem. "

那家古董店里有一叠小十二开本的纸张，每张纸上都印着一首精美的诗。

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noun

小十二开本

A book having pages of that size.

Examples :

"The antique shop had a shelf dedicated to small books, including a beautiful leather-bound 12mo. "

这家古董店有一个架子专门摆放小型书籍，包括一本精美的皮革装订的小十二开本。

literature writing