| 单词 | freestanding |
| 释义 | freestanding (once / 77251 pages) adj Freestanding things are unattached or separate from any other structure or support. A freestanding garage isn't connected to a house — it's a separate building. Some houses, like row houses or townhouses, are connected to the house next door, sharing a common wall. Freestanding houses, on the other hand, are completely detached, with space between each. You can also use the adjective freestanding more figuratively, to describe something that isn't reliant or connected: "It's a freestanding literary club — it's completely separate from and independent of the school." WORD FAMILYfreestanding USAGE EXAMPLESShoppers buy more clothes through online retailers, who require fewer employees than freestanding stores. Wall Street Journal(Nov 09, 2016) On Dec. 1, a freestanding pop-up dedicated entirely to Dior Lady Art will open in Beverly Hills through February 2017. Los Angeles Times(Nov 04, 2016) In particular, he somehow sees himself as a freestanding and independent constitutional officer positioned between the president and Congress. Slate(Oct 31, 2016) adj standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything a freestanding bell tower Syn separate detached used of buildings; standing apart from others |
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