单词 | portioner |
释义 | portioner/ˈpɔːʃ(ə)nə/ /ˈpɔːʃ(ə)nə/noun 1Originally: the proprietor of a small piece of land forming a portion of a larger piece which has been broken up, as by distribution among joint heirs (now historical ). Later also more generally: a laird of a small estate. 2 Christian Church. Any one of two or more incumbents sharing the duties and revenues of a benefice. Now historical. 3 Law. Any one of several persons among whom a fund or estate may be distributed. 4A machine or implement for measuring out portions, especially of food. OriginLate 15th century. Partly from portion + -er, and partly from portion + -er. |
随便看 |
英语词典包含243303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。