1650s, from Latin quadruplicatus, past participle of quadruplicare "make fourfold," from quadri- "four" (see quadri-) + plicare "to fold" (see ply (v.1)).
quadruplicate (v.)
1660s, from Latin quadruplicatus, past participle of quadruplicare "make fourfold," from quadri- "four" (see quadri-) + plicare "to fold" (see ply (v.1)). Related: Quadruplicated; quadruplicating.
权威例句
1. Entry into the United States would require consular invoice in quadruplicate.
在美国办理报关手续需要四份领事发票.
2. Please fill out this form in quadruplicate.
请把这个表格填四份.
3. Please submit your application form in quadruplicate.
请交申请表一式四份.
4. Please send us as soon as possible your program invoice, in quadruplicate.
请尽快将形式发票一式四份寄来.
5. We are sending you our blank proforma invoice in quadruplicate.