| 单词 | bright work |
| 释义 | > as lemmasbright work bright work n. polished metal fittings on a ship, car, etc.; (now also) highly varnished wooden (typically teak) trim, decking, etc., on a boat or yacht. ΘΚΠ society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > parts of vessels > other parts of body of vessel > [noun] > polished metal work bright work1717 society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > powered vehicle > parts and equipment of motor vehicles > [noun] > body or bodywork > polished metal work bright work1962 1717 W. Sutherland Prices Labour in Ship-building 135 All Locks, especially bright Work, ought to be well oyled and kept clean. 1836 Times 21 Dec. 8/6 (advt.) A very superior eight-horse power low pressure portable Steam Engine, got up with bright work in the most expensive manner. 1912 ‘Aurora’ Jock Scott, Midshipman i. 10 The bright-work on the quarter-deck..shone like silver. 1962 Times 25 May 18/5 Anodized aluminium is used for most of the external brightwork, including the bumpers [of the car]. 2007 N. Amer. Rev. May 71/1 I have seen boats that were built as if they were fine violins..the bright work mirrored under six coats of glass smooth varnish. < as lemmas |
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