英语词汇“on velvet”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

d. on velvet, in a position of ease or advantage; in an advantageous or prosperous condition.Chiefly in sporting slang (see later quots.), but formerly in more general use.

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the world > action or operation > prosperity > in prosperous condition [phrase] > in easy circumstances

to have one's bread buttered on both sides1678

in good bread1743

on velvet1749

1749 J. Cleland Mem. Woman of Pleasure II. 114 The deceiving him became so easy, that it was perfect playing upon velvet.

1769 E. Burke Observ. Late State Nation 65 Not like our author, who is always on velvet, he is aware of some difficulties.

1785 F. Grose Classical Dict. Vulgar Tongue To be upon velvet, to have the best of a bet or match.

1789 T. Anburey Trav. Interior Parts Amer. II. 382 Therefore, only tell General Phillips ‘that on that day I fought upon velvet’.

1828 W. Scott Jrnl. 23 Feb. (1941) 195 We stand on velvet as to finance.

1845 B. Disraeli Sybil I. ii. i. 105 Before that we were on velvet; but the instant he appeared everything was changed.

1874 Hotten's Slang Dict. (rev. ed.) 334 Men who have succeeded in their speculations, especially on the turf, are said to stand on velvet.

1897 Daily News 1 June 3/5 Is that what you call being ‘On velvet’ when you are sure to win something?—Yes.

单词	on velvet
释义	> as lemmas on velvet d. on velvet, in a position of ease or advantage; in an advantageous or prosperous condition.Chiefly in sporting slang (see later quots.), but formerly in more general use. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > prosperity > in prosperous condition [phrase] > in easy circumstances to have one's bread buttered on both sides1678 in good bread1743 on velvet1749 1749 J. Cleland Mem. Woman of Pleasure II. 114 The deceiving him became so easy, that it was perfect playing upon velvet. 1769 E. Burke Observ. Late State Nation 65 Not like our author, who is always on velvet, he is aware of some difficulties. 1785 F. Grose Classical Dict. Vulgar Tongue To be upon velvet, to have the best of a bet or match. 1789 T. Anburey Trav. Interior Parts Amer. II. 382 Therefore, only tell General Phillips ‘that on that day I fought upon velvet’. 1828 W. Scott Jrnl. 23 Feb. (1941) 195 We stand on velvet as to finance. 1845 B. Disraeli Sybil I. ii. i. 105 Before that we were on velvet; but the instant he appeared everything was changed. 1874 Hotten's Slang Dict. (rev. ed.) 334 Men who have succeeded in their speculations, especially on the turf, are said to stand on velvet. 1897 Daily News 1 June 3/5 Is that what you call being ‘On velvet’ when you are sure to win something?—Yes. extracted from velvetn. < as lemmas
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