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linotype

/ˈlaɪnətaɪp/

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noun

整行排字机，铸字排版机。

A form of typesetting machine in which a complete line of characters is set at once.

Examples :

"The old newspaper used a linotype machine to quickly create lines of text for each page. "

这家老报社使用整行排字机来快速制作每页的文本行。

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noun

整行铸字，铅字条。

The slug produced by such a machine, or matter composed in such lines.

Examples :

"The printer carefully examined the linotype to ensure each line of text was clear and readable before printing the newspaper. "

印刷工仔细检查了整行铸字铅字条，以确保报纸印刷前每行文字都清晰可读。

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verb

以排字机排印，用排字机制作

To prepare (printed matter) using a linotype machine.

Examples :

"The printer had to linotype the newspaper articles before they could be printed. "

印刷工必须先用排字机排印报纸文章，才能开始印刷。

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