also multi-lateral, 1690s, in geometry, "having many sides," from multi- + Latin latus (genitive lateris) "side" (see oblate (n.)). Figurative use by 1748. Meaning "pertaining to three or more countries" is from 1802. Related: Multilaterally.
实用例句
1. A multilateral nuclear test ban treaty was to be signed.
将签署一项禁止核试验的多边条约.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. The project is funded by the World Bank and other multilateral agencies.
这项计划由世界银行和其他多国机构资助.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The party supports multilateral disarmament.
该党支持多边裁军.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. The next government will play an energetic role in seeking multilateral nuclear disarmament.
下届政府将积极寻求多边核裁军。
来自柯林斯例句
5. The first round of multilateral trade talks has lurched between hope and despair.