| 释义 |
slimnastics, n. pl. (const. as sing.) U.S.|slɪmˈnæstɪks|
[Blend of slimming vbl. n. and gymnastics.]
(See quots. 1970.)
1967New Yorker 22 Apr. 138/2 The calendar on the Community Center bulletin board lists citizenship classes, pinochle and bridge games,..‘slimnastics’, ceramic classes, and dances of the Teen Club. 1970M. Pei Words in Sheep's Clothing ii. 12 ‘Slimnastics’ (gymnastics that slim you down). 1970Nottidge & Lamplugh Slimnastics i. 9 ‘Slimnastics’ is a combination of slimming and gymnastics in a group. 1979Honolulu Advertiser 8 Jan. a4/3 Women's Slimnastics Classes. 1983N.Y. Times 12 Jan. b 2/5 In a gymnasium, 40 women were exercising in a ‘slimnastics’ class. |