1724, "composition for three voices," from French trio (c. 1600), from Italian trio, from tri- "three" (see three); patterned on duo. Meaning "group of three persons" is from 1789.
双语例句
1. The trio are part of Sotheby's sale of Works of Art.
该三件套是苏富比艺术品拍卖会上的一件拍品。
来自柯林斯例句
2. a trio for two violins and continuo
两小提琴与通奏低音三重奏
来自《权威词典》
3. a trio for piano, oboe and bassoon
钢琴、双簧管及大管三重奏
来自《权威词典》
4. The violinist walked on the stage and the duo became a trio.
那位小提琴家走上台,二重奏变成了三重奏组.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. The committee is headed by a trio of ministers.