单词 | sitting |
释义 | sitting n. & adj. --n   1. a continuous period of being seated, esp. engaged in an activity (finished the book in one sitting).   2. a time during which an assembly is engaged in business.   3. a session in which a meal is served (dinner will be served in two sittings).   4. Brit. Law = TERM 5c.   5. a clutch of eggs. --adj   1. having sat down.   2. (of an animal or bird) not running or flying.   3. (of a hen) engaged in hatching. Phrases and idioms sitting duck (or target) colloq. a vulnerable person or thing. sitting pretty see PRETTY. sitting-room   1. a room in a house for relaxed sitting in.   2. space enough to accommodate seated persons. sitting tenant a tenant already in occupation of premises. |
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