请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 passman
释义

Definition of passman in English:

passman

noun ˈpasmənˈpɑːsmən
  • 1At Oxford and Cambridge Universities: a (male) student who reads for and takes a pass degree, as opposed to an honours degree; a student who passes a degree without attaining honours. Compare honour man; "class-man". Compare also "pass-woman". Now historical.

  • 2Slang. A male prisoner who is allowed to leave his cell as a special privilege, especially in order to perform certain duties.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The North American Review. From pass + man.

 
 

Definition of passman in US English:

passman

noun
  • 1At Oxford and Cambridge Universities: a (male) student who reads for and takes a pass degree, as opposed to an honours degree; a student who passes a degree without attaining honours. Compare honour man; "class-man". Compare also "pass-woman". Now historical.

  • 2Slang. A male prisoner who is allowed to leave his cell as a special privilege, especially in order to perform certain duties.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The North American Review. From pass + man.

 
 
随便看

 

英语词典包含464360条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/12/23 3:51:18