| 释义 |
oustiti|ˈuːstɪtɪ|
[ad. F. ouistiti (used in same sense) (see wistiti).]
= outsider 4.
¶ Properly spelt ouistiti.
1941G. Heyer Envious Casca x. 178 ‘Which would lead one to suppose that the murderer found the door locked, and turned the key from the outside.’ ‘With an oustiti,’ nodded the Sergeant. 1962‘D. Betteridge’ Package Holiday Spy Case ii. 19 An essential item of a burglar's tool kit is..an oustiti. It resembles a long pair of pliers, but..has two semi-circular metal tongues. Inserted into a keyhole, it will grip firmly a key on the other side, and gentle but powerful wrist-work will turn it in the lock. |