| 单词 | full-fledged |
| 释义 | full-fledged (once / 5869 pages) adj Something that's full-fledged is completely developed, or fully qualified. A full-fledged meal, as far as your mom's concerned, might include meat, potatoes, and a vegetable. Things that are whole or complete are full-fledged — a full-fledged case of the flu isn't just a few sniffles and coughs, but requires you to lie in bed with a fever for several days. A full-fledged war involves two countries with a conflict deep enough to inspire violent clashes on both sides. The fledge part of full-fledged comes from the Old English -flycge, "having the feathers" or "fit to fly." WORD FAMILYfull-fledged USAGE EXAMPLESIt is the most engaging of what is becoming a full-fledged lifestyle category. New York Times(Dec 24, 2016) Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are full-fledged movie stars now. Time(Dec 25, 2016) Trump’s last full-fledged news conference was July 27, which he held at his Miami-area golf course as counterprogramming to the ongoing Democratic National Convention. Seattle Times(Dec 23, 2016) 1adj (of persons, e.g.) having gained full status a full-fledged lawyer by the age of seventeen I was a full-fledged atheist Syn fully fledged experienced, experient having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation 2adj (of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly Syn fully fledged fledged, mature (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination |
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