单词 | swiss army knife |
释义 | > as lemmasSwiss Army knife Swiss Army knife n. (also Swiss Army penknife) a penknife typically incorporating multiple blades and other tools; (also figurative) a thing with multiple purposes or applications. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > cutting tool > knife > [noun] > penknife penknifea1425 desk-knife1833 Swiss Army knife1935 1891 Woodland (Calif.) Daily Democrat 25 Sept. 2/1 The officers of the Swiss Army have decided that every soldier of that country shall carry a pocket knife of a certain form and shape, and which shall contain four blades.., and also provided with a can opener and a corkscrew.] 1935 N.Y. Times 23 Dec. 8 (advt.) Swiss Army Knife... 5.00. 1972 Last Whole Earth Catal. (Portola Inst.) 269 Swiss army knives, made in Switzerland from tough, rust-proof, corrosion-proof Stainless Steel. 1988 Times 9 Mar. 6/2 Scout knives and Swiss army penknives would be protected under the legislation. 1995 Daily Tel. 1 Mar. 35/1 The modern portable has become the Swiss Army knife of computing, bristling with secret compartments and pop-out gadgets. < as lemmas |
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