| 释义 |
bon·er
\ˈbōnə(r)\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: bone (II) + -er
1. : one that puts bones into garments (as corsets) — called also stayer, steeler
2. : a low-grade beef animal suitable only for boning out (as for the preparation of canned meats or sausage)
3. [bone (I) + -er]
a. : a ridiculous and usually embarrassing or painful mistake or slip often arising from a sudden and fortuitous lapse of understanding, tact, or decorum — often used with pull
b. : a grammatical, logical, or factual blunder in a piece of writing often producing a humorous effect
< a few historical boners … such as dinosaurs surviving until medieval times — Coulton Waugh >
< boners in student themes >
Synonyms: see error |