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单词 armchair
释义 armchair
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: arm (I) + chair
: a chair with armrests
II. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ adjective
1. : characterized by comfort, ease, and lazy inactivity
 < an atmosphere of relaxation, almost of armchair leisure — M.A.C.Gorham >
2. : remote from the necessity of dealing directly with the solution of problems : given to a purely speculative approach to the demands of reality : theoretical rather than practical : lacking firsthand knowledge and experience
 < an armchair strategist >
 < armchair authorities, whose concern is with contemplation, not action — F.C.Neff >
 < from armchair speculation to empirical investigation — P.H.Odegard >
3. : sharing vicariously in another's experiences (as through reading)
 < an armchair traveler >
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