| 单词 | ream |
| 释义 | ream ream1 /reem/, n. 1. a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheets (printer's ream or perfect ream). 2. Usually, reams. a large quantity: He has written reams of poetry. [1350-1400; ME rem(e) < MF reime, rame < Sp rezma < Ar rizmah bale] ream2 /reem/, v.t. 1. to enlarge to desired size (a previously bored hole) by means of a reamer. 2. to clear with a reamer; remove or press out by reaming. 3. to extract the juice from: to ream an orange. 4. Slang. a. to scold or reprimand severely (usually fol. by out). b. to cheat; defraud. [1805-15; orig. uncert.] |
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