释义 |
reˈfitting, vbl. n. [f. refit v. + -ing1.] The action of the vb. in various senses.
1695Woodward Nat. Hist. Earth iii. i. (1723) 163 He will not allow..that there was so great care taken in the re-fitting of it up again at the Deluge. 1748Anson's Voy. ii. iv. 159 The thorough refitting of the Anna Pink..was..impossible. 1838Thirlwall Greece III. xx. 153 These commissioners..applied themselves to the refitting of the ships engaged in the last action. 1886Willis & Clark Cambridge I. 59 The Church was also undergoing repairs and refittings. attrib.1894Times 24 Aug. 9/4 The port now boasts of a large refitting basin. |