英语词汇“brownie point”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

ˈBrown•ie ˌpoint, n. [countable] Informal.

Informal Termscredit for having done something as a favor, in order to gain recognition or advancement:How many Brownie points did you get for carrying the teacher's books?

Brown′ie point′, [Informal.]

Informal Termsa credit toward advancement or good standing gained esp. by currying favor.

from the point system based on good behavior and performance used by Brownies for advancement 1960–65

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Brownie point n

Etymology: 20th Century: from the mistaken notion that Brownie Guides earn points for good deeds

单词	brownie point
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 ˈBrown•ie ˌpoint, n. [countable] Informal. Informal Termscredit for having done something as a favor, in order to gain recognition or advancement:How many Brownie points did you get for carrying the teacher's books? WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 Brown′ie point′, [Informal.] Informal Termsa credit toward advancement or good standing gained esp. by currying favor. from the point system based on good behavior and performance used by Brownies for advancement 1960–65 Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Brownie point n a notional mark to one's credit earned for being seen to do the right thing Etymology: 20th Century: from the mistaken notion that Brownie Guides earn points for good deeds
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