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单词 commode
释义
commodecom‧mode /kəˈməʊd $ -ˈmoʊd/ noun [countable] Word Origin
WORD ORIGINcommode
Origin:
1600-1700 French commode ‘useful, suitable’, from Latin commodus, from com- (COM-) + modus ‘measure’
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Bedford sat down on the commode.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • Attributed to Thomas Chippendale, commode, mahogany, 1766.
  • Eline caught Joe around the waist and half-lifted, half-pulled him into place on the commode.
  • Sister Agnesey enquires if any progress has been made in acquiring commodes.
  • The experience is sobering, a renewed effort has to be made to obtain commodes.
  • There are five bathroom commodes for 400 girls.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
British English a room with a toilet in it, in someone’s house or in a public place: · He locked himself in the toilet.· the public toilets
a room with a toilet in it, in someone’s house. In British English, bathroom is used especially when you want to be polite. In American English, it is the usual word to use: · He asked to use the bathroom.
American English a room in a public place that has one or more toilets in it: · She went into the store to use the restroom.
formal a room with a toilet in it. In American English lavatory is used mainly for toilets in a public building or on a plane. In British English it is used both about public toilets and toilets in people’s houses: · public lavatories· He didn’t have time to visit the lavatory.
British English informal, john American English informal a room with a toilet in it. Loo is very common in everyday spoken British English: · ‘Where’s Chris?’ ‘He’s in the loo.’· Can I use your loo?· Where’s the john?
British English informal a very informal word for a toilet, which is not considered polite: · The nearest bog was miles away.
British English, the ladies’ room American English a public toilet for women: · Where’s the ladies?· I need to go to the ladies’ room.
British English, the men’s room American English a public toilet for men: · I followed him into the gents.· I’ve got to go to the men’s room. Excuse me.
an outdoor toilet in a camp or military area: · The latrines were in a shocking state.
a type of toilet for men that is attached to a wall: · He was standing at the urinal.
a bowl that babies use as a toilet: · Does he need his potty?
a chair with a bowl in it, used as a toilet, especially in hospitals and homes for old people: · She has to use a commode.
a container which is used as a toilet, especially in hospitals by people who are too ill or weak to get out of bed: · I had to change the bedpans.
WORD SETS
antique, nounarm, nounarmchair, nounback, nounbeanbag, nounbed, nounbedhead, nounbedpost, nounbedstead, nounbookcase, nounbookshelf, nounbuffet, nounbunk, nounbureau, nouncanopy, nouncard table, nouncarrycot, nouncart, nouncatchall, nounchair, nounchaise longue, nounchesterfield, nounchest of drawers, nouncoat rack, nouncoatstand, nouncoffee table, nouncommode, nouncot, nouncouch, nouncounter, nouncupboard, noundeckchair, noundesk, noundining table, noundivan, noundouble bed, noundrawer, noundresser, noundustsheet, nouneasy chair, nounescritoire, nounfireguard, nounfirescreen, nounfitment, nounfitted, adjectivefloor lamp, nounfoldaway, adjectivefolding, adjectivefootrest, nounfootstool, nounfour-poster bed, nounfuton, nounGeorgian, adjectivegramophone, noungrandfather clock, noungrate, nounhat stand, nounheadboard, nounheadrest, nounhighboy, nounhighchair, nounhorsehair, nounhot tub, nounhutch, nounJacuzzi, nounlamp, nounlampshade, nounlawn chair, nounleg, nounlooking glass, nounlove seat, nounmattress, nounnightlight, nounnightstand, nounoccasional table, nounottoman, nounpadded, adjectivepedestal, nounpouffe, nounradiogram, nounrocker, nounrocking chair, nounrococo, adjectiveseat, nounsettee, nounshelf, nounshelving, nounsideboard, nounslipcover, nounsofa, nounsofa bed, nounsprung, adjectivestand, nounstandard lamp, nounstool, nounstuffing, nounsuite, nounswivel chair, nountable, nountallboy, nountea chest, nounthree-piece suite, nounthrone, nountwin bed, noununit, nounupholster, verbupholstery, nounveneer, nounveneered, adjectivewardrobe, nounwashstand, nounwaterbed, nounWelsh dresser, nounwindow seat, nounwork-surface, nounwriting desk, noun
1a piece of furniture shaped like a chair that can be used as a toilet2an old-fashioned piece of furniture with drawers or shelves3 American English a word meaning ‘toilet’ used by people who do not like saying ‘toilet’
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