单词 | devise |
释义 | Word Frequency devise(dɪˈvaɪz) verb 1. to work out, contrive, or plan (something) in one's mind 2. (transitive) law to dispose of (property, esp real property) by will 3. (transitive) obsolete to imagine or guess noun law 4. a. a disposition of property by will b. the property so transmitted Compare bequeath (sense 1)5. a will or clause in a will disposing of real property Compare bequest (sense 2)Derived forms deviser (deˈviser) noun Word origin C15: from Old French deviser to divide, apportion, intend, from Latin dīvidere to divide |
随便看 |
英语词典包含233703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。