| 释义 |
non-reˈturnable, a.
[non- 3.]
That may not be returned; spec. of containers, bottles, etc.: that may not be returned empty to the suppliers. Also absol. as n.
1903T. E. Young Insurance x. 265 The premiums in the event of death happening prior to the adult age agreed upon may be either non-returnable..or returnable in full. 1907Yesterday's Shopping (1969) p. x/1 All empties, except ‘non-returnable cases’..must be returned within a reasonable period. 1926–27Army & Navy Stores Catal. p. ix/1 Goods sent by Rail or by Carter Paterson are packed in non-returnable cases for which no charge is made. 1961New Scientist 16 Mar. 700/2 The milk bottle..is about five times cheaper than the non-returnable carton. 1968Economist 27 Jan. 59/3 Now that the non-returnable bottle—and breathalysers—are here to stay, grocery stores are the growth point in drink sales. 1971Wall St. Jrnl. 5 Mar. 26/4 About 70 such laws were debated last year by various local, state and federal bodies. Bowle, Md., actually banned nonreturnables. 1971Nature 6 Aug. 359/2 Potential customers should..make appropriate non-returnable deposits as marks of their good faith. 1973Times 11 Dec. 6/4 It is absurd for continuance of non-returnable bottle production still to be allowed. |