| 单词 | time-killing |
| 释义 | > as lemmastime-killing time-killing adj. and n. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > importance > unimportance > [adjective] > insubstantial > purposeless sleeveless1551 futilous1607 futile1749 time-killing1754 futilitous1765 futilitarian1873 1754 F. Gentleman Narcissa & Eliza Ep. Ded. p. v We stand indebted for..Operas, Burlettas, Masquerades, Pantomimes, Drums, Routs, with a long &c. of Time-killing Amusements. 1763 J. Langhorne Effusions Friendship & Fancy I. xi. 47 I have thought of the following receipt for time-killing. 1806 Eclectic Rev. Nov. 937 Accusing..the Archdeacons of inactivity, the Clergy..of hunting, gaming, drinking, and time-killing. 1882 W. Cory Lett. & Jrnls. (1897) 484 Hard up for time-killing occupation. 1992 Times Lit. Suppl. 7 Feb. 15/2 There is always a hint of time-killing..among the studied meanderers round Soane's Dulwich Gallery. 2007 T. Stanton Ty & Babe xi. 79 The sight of him storming in from the outfield to argue became a common, time-killing annoyance. < 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。