| 单词 | address |
| 释义 | address n. & v. --n 1. a the place where a person lives or an organization is situated. b particulars of this, esp. for postal purposes. c Computing the location of an item of stored information. 2. a discourse delivered to an audience. 3. skill, dexterity, readiness. 4. (in pl.) a courteous approach, courtship (pay one's addresses to). 5. archaic manner in conversation. --vtr. 1. write directions for delivery (esp. the name and address of the intended recipient) on (an envelope, packet, etc.). 2. direct in speech or writing (remarks, a protest, etc.). 3. speak or write to, esp. formally (addressed the audience; asked me how to address a duke). 4. direct one's attention to. 5. Golf take aim at or prepare to hit (the ball). Phrases and idioms address oneself to 1. speak or write to. 2. attend to. Derivatives addresser n. Etymology: ME f. OF adresser ult. f. L (as AD-, directus DIRECT): (n.) perh. f. F adresse |
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