| 单词 | family-size |
| 释义 | > as lemmasfamily-size family-size adj. designed or suitable for an average-sized family; (spec. in the retailing of household or grocery goods) designating a product of a comparatively large size; (hence, also in extended use) designating something large or long-lasting of its kind. ΚΠ 1822 New Times 3 Mar. 4/5 (advt.) Dr. Smith's Specific Tincture..family size 33s. each.] 1882 Ann. Rep. Officers of State Indiana 1881 118 2 family-size egg beaters. 1954 Househ. Guide & Almanac (News of World) 313/1 In the most up-to-date camps, visitors are accommodated in single, double, treble or family-size chalets. 1972 Los Angeles Times 6 Sept. 1/2 Vendors who six months ago sold several different brands of American detergent in both family-size and regular-size boxes now sell only..in small boxes. 1999 C. Brookmyre One Fine Day in Middle of Night (2000) 242 When the poor bastard did wake up, it would be with a family-size variety pack of headaches. 2005 T. Hall Salaam Brick Lane xi. 232 He..refused to eat the home-cooked food that his wife prepared, opting instead for family-size bucketfuls of Ai Halal Fried Chicken. < as lemmas |
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