单词 | shakedown |
释义 | shakedown1 of 2noun shake·down ˈshāk-ˌdau̇n 1 : an improvised bed (such as one made up on the floor) 2 : a boisterous dance 3 : an act or instance of shaking someone down especially : extortion 4 : a thorough search 5 : a process or period of adjustment 6 : a testing under operating conditions of something new (such as a ship) for possible faults and defects and for familiarizing the operators with it shake down 2 of 2verb shook down; shaken down; shaking down; shakes down intransitive verb 1 a : to take up temporary quarters b : to occupy an improvised or makeshift bed 2 a : to become accustomed especially to new surroundings or duties b : to settle down transitive verb 1 : to obtain money from in a deceitful, contemptible, or illegal manner racketeers shaking down store owners for protection 2 : to make a thorough search of 3 : to bring about a reduction of 4 : to give a shakedown test to shook down the vessel before its maiden voyage |
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