| 单词 | screed |
| 释义 | screed (once / 18821 pages) n A screed is a long, boring speech or piece of writing with a bad attitude, like a rant. If you’ve had enough and you’re not going to take it anymore, go ahead and write an angry screed. You can also call a screed a "harangue" or a "tirade." Another totally separate meaning of the word is “a construction tool made of wood or plaster that acts as a guide for the thickness of new plaster.” Screed originally meant "strip of cloth," like the kind you might write a long list on in the old days. Still, if you’re speaking or writing a screed, it’s like you’re reading a long tedious list. WORD FAMILYscreed: screeds USAGE EXAMPLESThe screed — which won’t be linked to — includes names, pictures and contact information for the allegedly Jewish individuals and institutions in the town. Salon(Dec 19, 2016) Most know what it’s like to be phubbed: You’re in the middle of a passionate screed only to realize that your partner’s attention is elsewhere. Salon(Dec 01, 2016) "Final Thoughts" are three-minute screeds delivered at blistering pace - she talks more than 50% faster than the average English speaker - directly into the camera. BBC(Nov 29, 2016) 1n a long monotonous harangue Hyper harangue, rant, ranting a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion 2n a long piece of writing Hyper piece of writing, writing, written material the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect) 3n an accurately levelled strip of material placed on a wall or floor as guide for the even application of plaster or concrete Hyper slip, strip artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material |
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