| 单词 | anchor point |
| 释义 | > as lemmasanchor point anchor point n. †(a) the tip of the fluke of an anchor (= bill n.2 4) (obsolete rare); (b) a point by which something is held securely or fastened; (c) figurative a fact, idea, element, etc., which provides stability, security, or confidence; a reference point. ΘΚΠ society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > equipment of vessel > anchoring equipment > [noun] > anchor > fluke > point of bill1769 peak1793 peac1860 anchor point1877 1877 W. N. Fisher U.S. Patent 193,236 All the anchor-points formed in one die will be of uniform size and length. 1887 Sci. Amer. 28 May 346/2 The brace wires are connected to form a chain extending between anchor points. 1942 Amer. Jrnl. Psychol. 55 98 Only a few suggested that the red syllable served as an anchor point in their learning. 1964 I. L. Horowitz New Sociol. 11 The work of Lazarsfeld and Threlens..and that of Caplow and McGee..provide useful anchor-points. 1990 Pract. Householder Apr. 14/2 The profiles have anchor points at intervals for inserting metal wall ties to secure the structure. 2015 Guardian 10 Oct. (Do Something section) 13/2 All that separates me from that abyss is a long, flat strip of webbing an inch wide, slung between two anchor points. < as lemmas |
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