释义 |
all-purposeˌall-ˈpurpose adjective [only before noun]  - an all-purpose cleaning fluid
- You can buy an all-purpose greetings card, with blank space, for you to write in your own message.
- Add whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour and stir.
- Besides its high sonic standards, Direct Stream Digital would serve as an all-purpose archival system.
- Many cake recipes call for all-purpose flour, but those that suggest cake flour do so for a reason.
- The all-purpose onion may be eaten raw or cooked; it loses heat when cooked.
- There are as many varieties of all-purpose flour and again as many of pastry and cake flours.
- There will be all-purpose authorities for the delivery of services.
- This is the ordinary, all-purpose staccato with no implication of either accent, emphasis or special sharpness.
something that can be used in various ways► versatile something that is versatile can be used in many different ways: · Few foods are as versatile as cheese.· Because lavender oil is versatile and cheap, it is the most used in aromatherapy.· a versatile work table ► multi-purpose a multi-purpose tool, machine, piece of equipment etc has been specially designed to have many different uses: · The emergency box contains a multi-purpose knife with screwdriver, scissors and a can-opener.· The new multi-purpose bank card gives access to your checking accounts and can also be used as a credit card. ► all-purpose an all-purpose product has been specially made for all the uses which that type of product has: · You can buy an all-purpose greetings card, with blank space, for you to write in your own message.· an all-purpose cleaning fluid NOUN► flour· Add whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour and stir.· There are as many varieties of all-purpose flour and again as many of pastry and cake flours.· If bleached all-purpose flour is all you can get your hands on, make a loaf anyway.· Many cake recipes call for all-purpose flour, but those that suggest cake flour do so for a reason. able to be used in any situation: an all-purpose cleaner |