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单词 firsthand
释义

firsthand in American English

(ˈfɜrstˈhænd)
adjective, adverb
from the original producer or source; direct

firsthand in American English

(ˈfɜːrstˈhænd)
adverb
1. 
from the first or original source
We heard the news of the accident firsthand from a witness
adjective
2. 
of or pertaining to the first or original source
3. 
direct from the original source
firsthand knowledge of the riot
Also: first-hand
Word origin
[1690–1700; first + hand]This word is first recorded in the period 1690–1700. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: additive, dogwatch, lifeline, momentum, smash

Examples of 'firsthand' in a sentence
firsthand

On the pretext of seeing if she was home and, if so, getting the scoop firsthand, they drove to Paige's.
Barbara Delinsky SUDDENLY (1993)
I wonder if she has experienced it firsthand.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
But years of firsthand experience and training cannot be simplified into a guideline.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The chance to debate issues firsthand, with business, political and social leaders is unique.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Poignant firsthand experiences never guarantee good literature: many a misery memoir testifies to that.
The Times Literary Supplement (2011)
Most readers will know firsthand how expensive tickets are.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Even luckier would be to see the physical evidence firsthand.
canada.com (2008)
I know firsthand how awful the whole experience can be.
The Sun (2011)
Firsthand, independent, irrefutable evidence and no prosecution?
The Sun (2013)
Better to spend the money on a holiday though and see it firsthand.
The Sun (2015)
People need to be trained how to forage firsthand.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
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