| 释义 |
ironclad
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷)| ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: iron (I) + clad
1. : sheathed in, protected by, or having an exterior of iron — used especially of naval vessels
2.
a. : rigorous, severe, exacting
< an ironclad oath >
< ironclad controls >
b. : inflexible, rigid
< an ironclad rule >
< ironclad caste distinctions >
c. : vigorously determined : fixed and unshakable
< an ironclad patriot >
< an ironclad defense >
3. of a plant : highly resistant to unfavorable environmental factors (as cold)
< only the most ironclad roses thrive so far north >
< developed several ironclad apricots for the North Central states >
II. \ˈ ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷)ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
(-s)
1. : an armored naval vessel
2. : one (as a knight in armor or a person of precise and rigid morality) that is felt to resemble an armored vessel |