| 单词 | seizing-up |
| 释义 | > as lemmasseizing-up 1. The action of seize v. Also in combination seizing-up (see seize v. 10b, 11). ΘΚΠ the mind > possession > taking > seizing > [noun] nomea1300 arrestc1386 seizingc1400 rugging1507 rapping1541 grasping1546 seizement1581 expropriation1626 possessionc1693 grabbing1788 grab1835 the world > movement > absence of movement > hold or holding > [noun] > laying hold or seizing gripinga1300 arrestc1386 gripe1393 seizingc1400 henting1440 kippingc1440 prensation1620 gripping1632 apprehension1646 comprehension1712 prehension1807 society > authority > punishment > corporal punishment > [noun] > beating > preparatory to seizing-up1840 the world > movement > absence of movement > [noun] > state of cessation of movement > arrest of motion > action of jamming or seizing seizing-up1911 c1400–50 Wars Alex. 3490 Þai [sc. the Macedonians] said, it miȝt be sufficient þe sesyng of Persy... ‘Quat sulde we fonde any ferre?’ c1540 (?a1400) Destr. Troy 2463 Iff tylmen toke tent what shuld tynt worth, Of sede þat is sawen, be sesyng of briddes, Shuld neuer corne for care be caste vppon erthe. 1614 S. Latham Falconry Explan. Wordes sig. ¶ Ceasing is when a Hawke taketh any thing into her foot, and gripeth or holdeth it fast. 1736 Gentleman's Mag. Aug. 434/1 The seizing of any Place in Lorrain by France, was always looked on as a Declaration of War. 1840 R. H. Dana Two Years before Mast xv. 139 They had never heard before of a regular seizing-up and flogging. 1911 E. W. Walford Maintenance of Motor Cars ii. 30 An engine may suddenly pull up, and it be found impossible to turn the crankshaft with the starting handle. The popular expression for this is ‘seizing’. 1925 Morris Owner's Man. 29 Neglect of this results in harsh running and an overheated engine, loss of power, and finally ‘seizing-up’ of pistons or connecting rods. < as lemmas |
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