单词 | self-feeder |
释义 | > as lemmasself-feeder self-feeder n. Brit. /ˌsɛlfˈfiːdə/ , U.S. /ˌsɛlfˈfidər/ (a) a device or machine designed to continuously and automatically supply itself with material; a component of a machine designed to supply it with material in this way (now rare); (b) a device that provides animals with a continuous supply of food, allowing them to feed themselves as and when they want.ΚΠ 1825 Daily National Intelligencer (Washington) 2 Mar. Patent cylindrical straw cutters..: Smaller size, with a permanent bottom, (but self feeder) $45. 1874 Biennial Rep. State Agric. Coll. (Agric. Dept. Corvallis Coll., Oregon, U.S.) 31 The ration fed to the hand-fed was soaked twelve hours prior to feeding; that of the self-feeder was fed dry. 1970 Rotarian Feb. 9/2 (advt.) Just stack up the originals..and push the button. The self-feeder takes over, so you can take off. 2003 J. Davis Feedlotting Lambs 28 Once lambs are accustomed to this ration they can be fed from the self-feeders. < as lemmas |
随便看 |
英语词典包含1132095条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。