| 释义 |
down-point, v.
[f. down adv. + point n.1]
trans. To lower the value in points of (something rationed). So down-pointing vbl. n.
1946News Chron. 5 Mar. 1 The trade would welcome the downpointing of women's coats and costumes. 1947Sunday Express 7 Dec., Unless the Board of Trade downpoint the garments, hundreds of thousands of them will be left in warehouses. 1948Times 26 May 4/3 Sheets over 81 in...in width will be down pointed from seven to six coupons each. |