单词 | size |
释义 | size 1. n. & v. --n   1. the relative bigness or extent of a thing, dimensions, magnitude (is of vast size; size matters less than quality).   2. each of the classes, usu. numbered, into which things otherwise similar, esp. garments, are divided according to size (is made in several sizes; takes size 7 in gloves; is three sizes too big). --vtr. sort or group in sizes or according to size. Phrases and idioms of a size having the same size. of some size fairly large. the size of as big as. the size of it colloq. a true account of the matter (that is the size of it). size-stick a shoemaker's measure for taking the length of a foot. size up   1. estimate the size of.   2. colloq. form a judgement of. what size? how big? Derivatives sized adj. (also in comb.). sizer n. Etymology: ME f. OF sise f. assise ASSIZE, or f. ASSIZE 2. n. & v. --n a gelatinous solution used in glazing paper, stiffening textiles, preparing plastered walls for decoration, etc. --vtr. glaze or stiffen or treat with size. Etymology: ME, perh. = SIZE(1) |
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