单词 | superman size |
释义 | > as lemmassuperman size General attributive (chiefly in sense 2), as superman cape, superman costume, superman comic, superman size, etc. ΚΠ 1913 Metall. & Chem. Engin. Dec. 665/2 Most of the early achievements must be credited straight to the genius of strong individualities of superman size. 1915 Jrnl. Heredity Apr. 170/2 The average advocate of eugenics..is apt to consider the production of superman bodies paramount to the production of superman minds, superman character, or persons with superman souls. 1940 Evening Independent (Massillon, Ohio) 18 Jan. 1 (advt.) Wanted, boys To read Superman Comics every Sunday. 1942 R.A.F. Jrnl. 13 June 18 The stories told in the newspapers to emphasise the superman qualities which the Commandos deny possessing. 1968 Black Belt Oct. 43/1 No thug molesting you on a dark street will patiently wait until you run to a telephone booth and change into your superman costume. 1977 New Scientist 14 Apr. 59/3 Schlesinger..is riding high at present—pictured in a superman suit on a recent Time magazine cover. 1978 D. Severance Reach for Sky 143 The Superman syndrome is what leads new pilots to venture beyond their limits and attempt flights they are unprepared for. 2006 Wanderlust Mar. 48/2 Yet another golden effigy of his nibs sporting what looks to be a Superman cape. < 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。