| 释义 |
get-at-able, a.|gɛtˈætəb(ə)l|
Also getatable.
[f. the phrase get at (see get v. 38) + -able; cf. come-at-able.]
That may be got at, reached, or obtained; accessible, attainable.
1799Southey in Robberds Mem. W. Taylor I. 275 The book is not get-at-able. 1896Rep. B. & F. Bib. Soc. 244 The people are more get-at-able than in China.
Hence get-at-aˈbility, get-ˈat-ableness, the state or quality of being get-at-able.
1863Smiles Industr. Biog. 292 The pyramidal form of this engine, its great simplicity and get-at-ability of parts..have rendered it a universal favourite. 1890Pall Mall G. 2 July 4/2 Most of the dancing men preferred the get-at-ableness of Grosvenor-place. |