请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 walkout
释义

walkoutn.adj.

Brit. /ˈwɔːkaʊt/, U.S. /ˈwɔkˌaʊt/, /ˈwɑkˌaʊt/
Origin: Formed within English, by conversion. Etymon: to walk out at walk v. Phrasal verbs 1.
Etymology: < to walk out at walk v. Phrasal verbs 1.
A. n.
1.
a. A strike, esp. one called at short notice. Also in extended use. Cf. to walk out 3b at walk v. Phrasal verbs 1.
ΘΚΠ
society > occupation and work > working > labour relations > [noun] > strike
turn-out1806
strike1810
steek1812
standout1826
stickout1845
walkout1881
stoppage1902
jack-up1945
society > occupation and work > working > labour relations > [noun] > strike > sudden or unofficial strike
outlaw strike1810
walkout1881
unofficial strike1894
lightning strike1913
wildcat strike1937
wildcat stoppage1942
rag-out1953
wild cat1959
wild-catting1969
1881 Printer’s Bull. 20 Aug. 1/1 There were, after the ‘walk-out’..several compositors in the employ of the Republican who..were members of the Union.
1894 Evening Sun (N.Y.) 10 July 1/6 Some of the big firms have already closed their works in anticipation of a walkout.
1919 New Solidarity (Chicago) 18 Jan. 1/1 The date..contemplated as the day for a general strike, or walk-out.
1957 Economist 12 Oct. 129/1 An attempt to organise a walkout by the white pupils failed when less than one in thirty left the school.
1985 Times 7 Mar. 11/3 The planners speak of lightning strikes and walkouts.
2002 Times 12 Sept. i. 2/6 Walkouts by the railworkers, which could close London Underground, will be co-ordinated with strikes by firefighters.
b. An act of leaving a meeting, performance, etc., as a gesture of protest. Cf. to walk out 3a at walk v. Phrasal verbs 1.
ΘΚΠ
the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > going away > [noun] > going away in protest or disapproval
walk-off1920
walkout1927
the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > disapproval > [noun] > expression of disapproval > by walking out
walkout1927
1927 Observer 1 May 13/4 He has fulfilled the assurance he gave on taking the Chair that he would observe strict impartiality in the conduct of business... It may be that on one or two occasions Mr. Patel's judgement has been at fault, as..in the dramatic episode of the Swarajist walk-out.
1958 Times 2 Sept. 7/4 The opening film [sc. at a festival]..saw a rather considerable number of walk-outs.
1973 H. Trevelyan Diplomatic Channels viii. 125 The pointed absence or walk out on official occasions can be overdone, but is necessary if a speech by the host is directly insulting to the ambassador's country.
2006 Sight & Sound Sept. 80/1 Judging by walkouts during preview screenings, many will see Tideland as a ghastly, self-indulgent, unreleasable folly.
2. A love affair. Cf. to walk out 2 at walk v. Phrasal verbs 1.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > emotion > love > love affair > [noun]
ménagea1393
amour1567
concern1691
affair1700
gallantry1707
arrangement1750
affaire de cœur1781
romance1844
affaire1845
love affair1867
walkout1934
relationship1944
1934 E. Waugh Handful of Dust ii. 46 He's having a terrific walk out with a girl called Sheila Shrub.
1983 P. Devlin All of us There v. 57 Ellen has been having a walk-out with his brother Joe for years.
1990 Radio Times 12 May 83 There have been genuine shock waves throughout England over Kathy Perks's walk-out with the odious Dave Barry.
3. North American. A doorway or passage providing outdoor access; access to an outside space.
ΘΚΠ
society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > parts of building > passage or corridor > [noun]
alley1363
tresance1428
passagea1525
gallery1541
trance1545
through-passage1575
lobby1596
passageway?1606
conduit1624
gangway1702
vista1708
glidec1710
aisle1734
gallery1756
corridor1814
traverse1822
heck1825
rotunda1847
scutchell1847
zaguan1851
aisleway1868
pend1893
dogtrot1901
fairway1903
dog run1904
dog walk1938
walkout1947
coulisse1949
1947 Oakland (Calif.) Tribune 31 Aug. d. 4/1 In Rockridge, 2 bedrooms... Level walkout from dining room to lovely patio, barbecue.
1968 Globe & Mail (Toronto) 3 Feb. 41/3 (advt.) Spacious family room with stone fireplace and walkout to patio.
1987 Chicago Tribune 11 July iii. 1/2 We include lower-level walkouts whenever possible.
1991 Toronto Star 27 Apr. e17 You'll find a spacious living room..and a sunny breakfast area with patio door walk-out.
2007 Calgary (Alberta) Herald (Nexis) 20 Oct. j4 Bungalows, most with walk-outs, starting at $436,000.
B. adj.
North American. Of a room, door, etc.: that has or provides direct outside access. Also (of an outside space): accessible from such a room, door, etc.
ΘΚΠ
society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > parts of building > room > types of room by situation > [adjective] > others
walkout1945
walk-in1967
1945 Oakland (Calif.) Tribune 6 July 21/1 (advt.) Knotty pine kitchen, breakfast room: patio walk-out bedrooms.
1958 Washington Post 16 Aug. b6/5 This home..has..full walkout basement and a Hotpoint kitchen.
1968 Globe & Mail (Toronto) 13 Jan. 42/1 (advt.) Lower level features striking walk-out family room and sauna.
1988 Kitchener-Waterloo (Ont.) Record 8 June F12 (advt.) This new building features 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, some with dens, some with walkout patios.
2004 Southwest Art June 112 I work in a walk-out basement..which has this wonderful view, all north light.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
<
n.adj.1881
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。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/9/20 17:33:37