| 释义 |
unˈworld, v.
[un-1 6 b.]
1. trans. To deprive of the qualities of a world; to undo as a world. Also refl.
1647N. Ward Simple Cobler 20 Take away the least vericulum out of the world, and it unworlds all, potentially. 1674N. Fairfax Bulk & Selv. 155 The worlds driving up to any thing of Gods being, would as much ungod him, and over and above unworld it self. 1875Browning Aristoph. Apol. 106 Such world has, of two courses, one to choose: Unworld itself,—or else [etc.]. Ibid. 116 ‘Unworld the world,’ frowns he, my opposite. I cry ‘Life!’
2. To deprive of a share in worldly activities.
1868H. Bushnell Serm. Living Subj. 404 Why is he [sc. a soldier] allowed no more to have any world..? Is he thus unworlded to take the mettle out of him? |