| 单词 | out of action |
| 释义 | > as lemmasout of action c. out of action: in a state of inactivity or ineffectuality; unable to work or function. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > inaction > in a state of inactivity [phrase] > out of action out of order1530 out of commission1533 on the shelfa1577 out of action1703 out of blast1832 1703 tr. P. Dionis Anat. Humane Bodies Improv'd 105 Because they [sc. hibernating animals] being out of action, there is little Dissipation of Humours. 1826 E. Galloway Hist. Steam Engine vii. 191 When it is required to stop the engine, it is only necessary to put the forcing pump out of action. 1853 Times 13 Dec. 6/6 The apparatus which regulates the pressure at out works was suddenly thrown out of action about 9pm. 1919 G. B. Shaw Heartbreak House Pref. in Heartbreak House, Great Catherine, & Playlets of War p. xxxix The Higher Drama put out of action. The effect of the war on the London theatres may now be imagined. 1961 T. Coffin Not to Swift (1962) xviii. 201 Trig and a very black colored boy from Detroit had killed or put out of action ten guerrillas by grenades and hand-to-hand fighting. 1995 Leisure Managem. May 73/1 The club is expected to be out of action for the next six months as damage to the sauna, steamroom, pool, spa, sunbed and changing rooms is repaired. < as lemmas |
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