单词 | modern convenience |
释义 | > as lemmasmodern convenience modern convenience n. an amenity, appliance, fitting, etc., such as is usual in a well-equipped, modern home; frequently in plural; cf. mod con n. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > advantage > convenience > [noun] > a convenience ease1393 readiness1523 convenience1609 accommodation1612 conveniency1638 modern convenience1859 amenity1913 mod con1934 1825 R. Chambers Trad. Edinb. (1869) 226 The Lord Justice-clerk's house was provided with a pin or risp, instead of the more modern convenience—a knocker.] 1859 G. A. Sala Twice round Clock 81 With every modern convenience and improvement: with bath-rooms..dish-lifts, [etc.] 1926 Times 6 May 1/6 (advt.) Superior accommodation in lady's quiet house..all modern conveniences. 1990 P. Auster Music of Chance v. 108 A fully equipped kitchen. A refrigerator, a stove, a sink, all the modern conveniences. < as lemmas |
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