c. 1600, from French prototype (16c.) and directly from Medieval Latin prototypus "original, primitive," from Greek prototypon "a first or primitive form," noun use of neuter singular of prototypos "original, primitive," from protos "first" (see proto-) + typos "impression, mold, pattern" (see type (n.)). In English from 1590s as prototypon.
实用例句
1. We plan to release a prototype this autumn for trial in hospitals.
我们计划今年秋天在各医院推出一个模型进行试验。
来自柯林斯例句
2. the prototype of the modern bicycle
现代自行车的雏形
来自《权威词典》
3. Metal - wheeled chariots are the prototype of the tanks of modern warfare.
金属轮战车是现代战争中坦克的原型.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
4. This is the prototype for future school buildings.
这是未来的学校建筑的蓝本.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. VP is the abbreviation for Virtual Prototype. It is a new method of product development.
