单词 | in readiness |
释义 | > as lemmasin readiness in readiness in or into a state of preparedness or alertness; at the ready. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > undertaking > preparation > in preparation [phrase] > in a state of preparation or readiness in a readiness1511 in procinct1540 in readiness1541 at a point1611 on the nail1623 1541 Act 33 Hen. VIII c. 12 §12 The yoman of the chaundrie..shall..haue in rediness seared clothes, sufficient for the surgeon. 1564 E. Grindal Serm. Funeral Prince Ferdinandus sig. Aiv Concerning the vncertaintie of death, which is the second and greatest cause to moue vs to be in redines. a1600 (?c1535) tr. H. Boece Hist. Scotl. (Mar Lodge) (1946) 36 Iber..having ȝong men..in reddines to vse thare vassalage as the tyme requirit. 1639 J. Woodall Surgeons Mate (rev. ed.) Pref. sig. C2 Such necessaries as by the ship Barbers are fit to be had in readinesse. 1644 J. Vicars Jehovah-jireh 186 That the trained-bands, in and about London, might be put in readinesse. 1726 W. R. Chetwood Voy. & Adventures Capt. R. Boyle 60 She would wait with some Impatience..and any Hour should find her in Readiness. 1777 W. Robertson Hist. Amer. II. v. 23 He..issued orders that the army should be in readiness next day to reimbark for Cuba. 1820 J. Keats Isabella in Lamia & Other Poems 61 He..went in haste, to get in readiness. 1868 E. Edwards Life Sir W. Ralegh I. xxvi. 654 He sent orders that she [sc. the ship] should continue to lie in readiness for another night or two. 1930 I. M. B. Stuart Theory Mod. Rugby Pract. vi. 111 The wing forwards would be well advised..to..hold themselves in readiness for a quick break-away. 1956 Music Educators Jrnl. 42 39/1 The tryouts were completed on schedule by Sunday evening and everything was in readiness for the first rehearsal the next morning. 1995 W. Weaver tr. U. Eco Island of Day Before 72 The next morning the troops were in readiness on the covered way above the counterscarp and inside the walls. < as lemmas |
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