| 单词 | tinker-like |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈtinker-like ˈtinker-like adj. and adv. now rare ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > ability > inability > unskilfulness > [adverb] > in unworkmanlike manner > in a botched manner tinker-like1596 tinkerwise1645 botchily1882 the world > action or operation > ability > inability > unskilfulness > [adjective] > unskilled in art or craft > putting together clumsily > clumsily put together cloutedc1380 bodged1519 botched1537 tinkerly?1576 tinker-like1596 cobbled1798 botchy1843 bodgie1905 haywire1905 bodgied1974 bodgied-up1988 1596 H. Clapham Briefe of Bible i. 80 Hee reareth vp an Idole..appointing Tinker-like fellowes for sacrificing Priestes. ?1706 E. Hickeringill Priest-craft: 2nd Pt. viii. 90 Lest we make Tinker-like Work, like that of the Presbyterian-Directory, mend one hole, and make two. 1753 T. Cibber Let. to Warburton 53 This unmerciful Editor, who, Tinker-like, makes many Holes for one he mends. 1893 Echo 29 Aug. 4/2 This evil cannot be dealt with in a tinker-like manner, by a few local laws, and by a local police force. < as lemmas |
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