单词 | kerb appeal |
释义 | > as lemmaskerb appeal kerb appeal n. originally U.S. the attractiveness of a property and its surroundings when viewed from the street.Used esp. in the context of selling houses. ΚΠ 1957 Farmington (New Mexico) Daily Times 12 May 2/4 The [building] industry is urging its members to start selling with what it calls ‘curb appeal’. This is an attractive landscape. 1985 Financial Times 5 Oct. (Weekend section) p. x/5 The kerb appeal of a development is still important. Luxury apartments approached through builders' rubble..do not create the right impression. 2012 Sunday Times (Nexis) 5 Feb. (Home section) 13 Improve your home's kerb appeal..: spruce up the driveway, manicure the front garden, repair window frames and upgrade the door furniture. < as lemmas |
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