释义 |
ˈharmlessness [f. as prec. + -ness.] The state or quality of being harmless; inoffensiveness.
1596Thomas Lat. Dict. (1606), Innocentia, innocencie, integritie, harmelessenesse. 1646P. Bulkeley Gospel Covt. v. 382 Justnesse in dealing without holinesse, is but heathenish harmlessnesse. 1758Warburton Div. Legat. Pref. Wks. 1811 IV. 55 Its harmlessness or malignity is the only matter of inquiry. 1879Cassell's Techn. Educ. ix. 151/1 The absolute harmlessness of the safety matches. |