英语词汇“trishaw”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组、英语词典-本地帮

单词

trishaw

释义

trishaw|ˈtraɪʃɔː|
Also trisha, tri-sha, tri-shaw.
[f. tri- + rickshaw.]
In the Far East, a light three-wheeled vehicle propelled by pedalling, freq. used as a taxi.
1946Sun (Baltimore) 9 July 5/6 (heading) Trishaws may replace Singapore Rickshaws.Ibid., The Rickshaw Association has asked permission for 2,000 additional trishaw licences to provide employment for former rickshawmen.1955[see pedal v. b].1961Guardian 30 May 7/3 The Chinese trishaman..who failed to move out of his way.1971Carry Singapore in your Pocket (Singapore Tourist Promotion Board) (ed. 3) 71 Trishaw, a pedal bicycle with side-car attached. This typically Oriental mode of transport is fast dying out in Singapore but a short ‘trishaw ride’ is certainly worthwhile.1972Daily Colonist (Victoria, B.C.) 26 Mar. 49/3 The Chinese introduced a souped-up version of the jinrickisha in the form of the tri-sha. These bicycle-powered two-seaters weave their way through George Town traffic, as common as taxis are to the streets of other cities.1977P. Theroux Consul's File 79 The cycling noises approached... It was a trishaw, cruising for fares.1979R. Cassilis Arrow of God iv. vi. 119 The tri-shaw man came over to help him.

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