单词 | self-emptying |
释义 | > as lemmasself-emptying self-emptying adj. Brit. /ˌsɛlfˈɛm(p)tɪɪŋ/ , U.S. /ˌsɛlfˈɛm(p)tiɪŋ/ (a) (of a quality, action, etc.) that frees a person from personal or selfish concerns; characterized by selflessness (now rare); (b) (of a machine, device, etc.) that empties itself automatically.ΚΠ 1644 J. Caryl Saints Thankfull Acclamation 16 Praise is a self-emptying, and a God-exalting dutie. 1747 J. Willison Sacramental Medit. & Advices xviii. 89 Faith..is a Soul-humbling and Self-emptying Grace, and lays the Soul very low before God. 1853 Weekly Indiana State Sentinel 20 Oct. Self-emptying Bucket Windlass, invented at Michigan City. 1941 Pop. Mech. Oct. 4/2 (heading) Self-emptying ash tray for car clamps on ventilator window. 1971 Odessa (Texas) Amer. 10 July 5 a/3 He was thinking of the self emptying love of God that prompted Him to give up His son. 2016 Advertiser (Austral.) (Nexis) 30 July 55 Shower and wheelchair transfer automation, cleaning robots and self-emptying garbage systems were some of the innovative ideas for the industry. < as lemmas |
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