| 单词 | running reader |
| 释义 | > as lemmasrunning reader 4. That reads in a cursory or superficial manner (usually in running reader). Also: (esp. of the action of reading) †done in a cursory or superficial way (obsolete). Cf. run v. Phrases 1a. ΘΚΠ society > communication > reading > reader > [noun] > other types of reader running reader1588 stall-reader1673 wall-observer1673 reading machine1809 readeress1830 lay reader1883 the world > action or operation > manner of action > carelessness > [adjective] > careless, not thorough > specifically of persons running1588 schediastica1640 rough and ready1797 hashy1825 unscrutinizing1827 slapdash1832 the world > action or operation > manner of action > rapidity or speed of action or operation > [adjective] > acting with haste > carelessly > specifically of persons running1588 hashy1825 1588 W. Lambarde Eirenarcha (new ed.) iv. xiv. 553 Howsoeuer the booke..or the Statute..may seeme (to a running Reader). 1650 F. Cheynell Divine Trinunity To Rdr. sig. B8v I was seldome here to overlook the Presse, and can only glance over the Book now with a running eye. 1662 S. Fisher Bishop busied beside Businesse i. 12 The Bishops book viewed only by some running Reader, that eyes it not very warily. 1673 J. Glanvill Earnest Invitation Lords Supper ii. 19 I beseech you therefore not to content your selves with a single, and running reading. ?1734 ‘Pilgrim Plowden’ Farrago 167 One gape of complacency from the running reader of but a first-thoughted understanding. 1795 S. J. Pratt Gleanings through Wales I. ii. 8 He who rides..through a country, cannot write any thing worth the attention even of a running reader. 1837 United Service Jrnl. June 152 His work is intended for higher uses than running-reading. 1864 G. H. Calvert Cabiro iii. 45 I want no running readers. I like those With pith to think while reading. 1920 Mixer & Server 15 July 46/2 One of the things the average running reader overlooks or does not absorb. 1977 Amer. Jrnl. Internat. Law 71 793 Despite the readability of the author's style, the book is for the student rather than the running reader. < as lemmas |
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