单词 | ten-button |
释义 | > as lemmasten-button P8. Preceded by a numeral, forming attributive phrases and derived nouns designating something (esp. a garment or an electrical or electronic device) having the specified number of buttons, as two-button, ten-button, etc. ΚΠ 1856 Morning Post 1 Aug. One or two dozen pairs of soiled ladies' two-button gloves wanted. 1884 W. D. Howells in Harper's Mag. Dec. 117/1 What if he should bring a ten-button instead of an eight! 1915 Electr. World 6 Nov. 1049/1 A three-button control panel for opening, closing or stopping the door. 1921 Boot & Shoe Recorder 29 Oct. 155/1 Spats..are moving rapidly. The twelve-button is the favorite with the women folks. 1988 PC Mag. 16 Feb. 202/3 The three-button mouse..may provide greater flexibility in some applications. 1990 Ottawa Citizen (Nexis) 20 May d3 Band leader Ward Lamand..plays a 10-button accordion. 2007 J. Burdett Godfather of Kathmandu xvi. 111 I'm in a four-button, double-breasted blazer.., tropical wool flannel slacks, and..patent leather slip-ons. < as lemmas |
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