cas.sette

cassette的音标和读音：
DJ音标发音： [kəˈset, kæ-]
KK音标发音： [kəˈsɛt, kæ-]

cassette的词性：
n.（名词）

1. A small, flat case containing two reels and a length of magnetic tape that winds between them, used in audio or video tape recorders or players.
卡匣：装有两个卷盘和一段绕于它们之间的磁性带子的扁平小盒子，用在磁带式录音机或录像机中

2. A lightproof cartridge containing photographic film or plates, used in specially designed cameras.
暗匣：装有摄影胶卷或感光板的防光胶卷盒，用在特殊设计的照相机中

3. A cartridge for holding and winding typewriter or printer ribbon while in the machine.
色带盒：放在打字机或打印机中缠绕色带的盒子

cassette的词源：

4. French [small box]
法语 [小盒子]

5. from Old French
源自 古法语

6. diminutive of Norman French casse [case] * see case ²
诺曼法语 casse的小后缀 [盒子] *参见 case²