| 单词 | vouchsafe |
| 释义 | vouchsafe (once / 1207 pages) v Vouchsafe is a verb meaning to offer something in a condescending way. You might vouchsafe to your brother the secret to your key lime pie recipe. Because vouchsafe can mean making an offering in a gracious way, it’s sometimes used in reference to religious acts — you might vouchsafe your prayers unto God. Vouchsafe can also mean doing something in a condescending way, which makes it a word that's used in many of other contexts. For example, your fancy great aunt might vouchsafe to visit your dorm room. Vouchsafe comes from the Middle English expression “To vouch something safe on someone,” meaning you confer something in a way that's secure. WORD FAMILYvouchsafe: vouchsafed, vouchsafes, vouchsafing USAGE EXAMPLESThey must vouchsafe that they fall into one of 12 approved categories, which include travel for humanitarian, religious, educational or cultural reasons. Wall Street Journal(Nov 28, 2016) Instead, Mr. Pence has thrown himself into the work with relish, constantly vouchsafing the character of “this good man” Donald Trump. Wall Street Journal(Oct 10, 2016) If there were any safety guidelines in place, they were not vouchsafed to me. The Guardian(Jun 08, 2016) v grant in a condescending manner Hyper allow, grant let have |
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