| 释义 |
sit-down
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ — see sit I\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: from sit down, v.
1.
a. : act or place of sitting down
< a nice quiet sit-down by the fire — Elizabeth Taylor >
b. or sit-down strike : a cessation of work by employees while maintaining continuous occupation of shop, plant, or like place of employment as a protest and means toward forcing compliance with demands — called also sit-in; compare stay-in strike
2. : a meal taken sitting down — compare buffet, handout
II. adjective
: that one sits or settles down to
< a sit-down lunch >
: performed in a sitting position
< sit-down dance > |