| 单词 | at short notice |
| 释义 | > as lemmasat short notice 7. A (specified) length of time given for preparation after receipt of information or a warning. Frequently in prepositional phrases, as at a few minutes' notice, at short notice, without any notice, etc. ΘΚΠ the world > time > a suitable time or opportunity > untimeliness > [adverb] > at short notice at short notice1649 the world > action or operation > manner of action > rapidity or speed of action or operation > with rapid action [phrase] > in haste or in a hurry > with little time at short notice1785 at a few minutes' notice1839 1649 J. Lilburne Strength out of Weaknesse 1 Divers of my friends in London (it seemes) had notice of my going thither, although I my selfe had little above two houres notice. 1687 A. Behn Amours Philander & Silvia 54 At last we were betray'd, and had only the short Notice given us to yield or secure our selves from the hand of Justice by the next Morning, when they design'd to surprize us. 1745 D. Garrick Let. 10 Oct. (1963) I. 51 If you can settle the time and place, with a week's notice, you'll give the greatest pleasure to your most sincere friend. 1785 W. Cowper Task iv. 136 Gath'ring, at short notice, in one group The family dispers'd. 1816 W. Scott Antiquary II. v. 117 I must find a friend to accompany me, and where to seek one on this short notice, as I have no acquaintances in Fairport. 1839 C. Dickens Let. 25 July (1965) I. 569 There is always a bed for you at five minute's notice. 1869 A. Trollope Phineas Finn III. vii. 94 Will you dine with us on Wednesday the 28th? I give you a long notice, because you..have so many appointments. 1934 D. Hammett Thin Man vii. 40 ‘It's awful short notice,’ she said, ‘but can't you come to dinner tomorrow night?’ 1955 ‘N. Shute’ Requiem for Wren (1956) 1 I hadn't given them much notice for I had only telegraphed them of my arrival from Sydney. 1978 D. Smith Cookery Course I. 133 Ask the butcher—giving him a bit of notice—to bone out a hand and spring of pork for this recipe. < as lemmas |
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