单词 | to be thrown on one's own resources |
释义 | > as lemmasto be thrown on one's own resources c. Personal attributes and capabilities regarded as able to help or sustain one in adverse circumstances. Frequently in to be thrown on one's own resources and variants (cf. throw v.1 Phrases 1b(a)). ΚΠ 1794 W. Godwin Things as they Are I. iii. 46 Mr. Falkland..was enabled, by his extensive knowledge of the world and acquaintance with his own resources, to perceive almost instantaneously the proceeding it most became him to adopt. 1800 C. Findlater Liberty & Equality 38 Accustomed to depend solely upon his own resources, he neither gives nor expects either counsel or co-operation. 1807 A. M. Porter Hungarian Brothers I. ii. 48 I was then thrown completely upon my own resources. 1865 M. E. Braddon Sir Jasper i That general scragginess which distinguishes the arrangements of a gentleman's servants when they are cast upon their own resources. 1961 E. Taylor In Summer Season x. 213 While they talked, Kate was glad to relax and save her resources until dinner-time. 1989 N. Herman Too Long Child ii. vi. 164 What she may have lacked in money she compensated for with passion and an unwavering belief in his inner resources. 2004 R. Chernow Alexander Hamilton 174 Having been thrown on his own resources at an early age, Hamilton..was far more worldly than Madison. < as lemmas |
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