| 释义 |
box·er
I. \ˈbäksə(r)\ noun
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Etymology: box (V) + -er
: one that engages in the sport of boxing : one with ability to box rather than merely punch
< more of a boxer than a fighter >
II. noun
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Etymology: box (III) + -er
1. : a worker who boxes trees to collect sap or resin
2. : one that makes boxes or one that packs things in boxes by hand or by machine
III. noun
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Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: approx. translation of Chinese i4hê2ch'üan2, literally, righteous harmonious fist, alteration of i4hê2t'uan2 righteous harmonious band (the original name of the society
: a member of a secret society that in 1900 attempted by violence to drive foreigners out of China and to force native converts to renounce Christianity
• box·er·ism \-əˌrizəm\ noun -s usually capitalized
IV. noun
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Etymology: probably from box (II) + -er
Australia : derby hat
V. noun
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Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: German, from English boxer (I); from its fighting habits
: a medium-sized square-built short-haired dog of a breed originating in Germany with fawn, brindle, or an intermediate coloring, a black mask, and often some white on face, chest, and feet
VI. noun
Etymology: boxer (I)
boxers plural : boxer shorts |