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单词 offhand
释义 offhand
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adverb
Etymology: off (II) + hand
1. : without previous study or preparation : extempore
 < couldn't give the figures offhand >
 < reasons she would give offhand if you asked her why she read novels — Bernard DeVoto >
2. : from a standing position : without a support or rest
 < fire offhand with … accuracy in … deer shooting — Claude Parmalee >
II. adjective
1.
 a. : done or made offhand : extemporaneous; impromptu
  < offhand excuses >
 b. : showing no premeditation or preparation : casual, informal
  < bored, offhand manner >
  < grumbled about the offhand, grudging service — Time >
  < her clothes usually gave an offhand effect >
2.
 a. : shaped by hand without the use of molds
  < offhand glassworking >
 b. : done with a workpiece held in the hand
  < offhand grinding >
  < offhand polishing >
3. : fired from a standing position
 < rifle too heavy for offhand shooting >
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