英语词汇“prize-taking”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

prize-taking1

/ˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ/

Now historical

noun

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.

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

/ˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ/

noun

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

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From prize + taking.

/ˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ/

adjective

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

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Edinburgh Evening Courant. From prize + taking.

单词	prize-taking
释义	prize-taking1 /ˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ/ Now historical noun 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. Origin Mid 17th century; earliest use found in 1st Earl of Strafford (1593–1641), lord lieutenant of Ireland. From prize + taking. prize-taking2 /ˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ/ noun The winning of a prize for achievement; the receiving of prizes. Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From prize + taking. prize-taking3 /ˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ/ adjective Especially of livestock: that has been awarded a prize; that wins prizes. Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Edinburgh Evening Courant. From prize + taking.
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