英语词汇“hobson's choice”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Hob′son's choice′

the choice of taking either that which is offered or nothing;
the absence of a real alternative.

after Thomas Hobson (1544–1631), of Cambridge, England, who rented horses and gave his customer only one choice, that of the horse nearest the stable door 1640–50

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Hobson's choice /ˈhɒbs^ənz/ n

the choice of taking what is offered or nothing at all

Etymology: 16th Century: named after Thomas Hobson (1544–1631), English liveryman who gave his customers no choice but had them take the nearest horse

单词	hobson's choice
释义	WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 Hob′son's choice′ (hob′sənz),USA pronunciation the choice of taking either that which is offered or nothing; the absence of a real alternative. after Thomas Hobson (1544–1631), of Cambridge, England, who rented horses and gave his customer only one choice, that of the horse nearest the stable door 1640–50 Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Hobson's choice /ˈhɒbs^ənz/ n the choice of taking what is offered or nothing at all Etymology: 16th Century: named after Thomas Hobson (1544–1631), English liveryman who gave his customers no choice but had them take the nearest horse
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