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单词 prize-taking
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Definition of prize-taking in English:

prize-taking

noun ˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ
historical
  • The practice or action of capturing or seizing booty or plunder, especially at sea, either in time of war or as an act of piracy.

noun ˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ
  • The winning of a prize for achievement; the receiving of prizes.

adjective ˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ
  • Especially of livestock: that has been awarded a prize; that wins prizes.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in 1st Earl of Strafford (1593–1641), lord lieutenant of Ireland. From prize + taking
mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From prize + taking
mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Edinburgh Evening Courant. From prize + taking.

 
 

Definition of prize-taking in US English:

prize-taking

nounˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ
historical
  • The practice or action of capturing or seizing booty or plunder, especially at sea, either in time of war or as an act of piracy.

nounˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ
  • The winning of a prize for achievement; the receiving of prizes.

adjectiveˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ
  • Especially of livestock: that has been awarded a prize; that wins prizes.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in 1st Earl of Strafford (1593–1641), lord lieutenant of Ireland. From prize + taking<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From prize + taking<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Edinburgh Evening Courant. From prize + taking.

 
 
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