| 释义 |
move-in, n. and a.|ˈmuːvɪn|
[f. the vbl. phr. to move in: see move v. 16 g.]
A. n. The action or an instance of moving into or occupying a new place of residence, etc.
The influence of -in3 may perh. be felt in quot. 1969.
1946College Topics (Univ. Virginia, Charlottesville) 26 Nov. 1/5 Dormitory residents, having screamed objections since the proposed move-in was first announced last week, reached a crescendo with their protests last night. 1969Courier-Mail (Brisbane) 25 Feb. 4/6 Uni. move-in... About 50 unemployed Sardinians have moved in to live with student agitators in a Maoist ‘Commune’ set up in Rome University's law faculty.
B. adj. move-in condition: of a residence for sale or rent, suitable for moving into immediately. N. Amer. Estate Agents' jargon.
1973L. Gilmore For Sale by Owner iii. 84 Look over the headlines below that were selected from various residential classified ads throughout the country:..Magnificent View..Move-in Condition..[etc.]. 1978Detroit Free Press 5 Mar. c19/3 (Advt.), Brick Ranch with..separate dining room, move-in condition thruout. 1985Globe & Mail (Toronto) 9 Oct. e2/3 (Advt.), 3 bdrm., updated kitchen, fireplace, move-in condition. |