| 单词 | skeleton |
| 释义 | skeleton n. 1. a a hard internal or external framework of bones, cartilage, shell, woody fibre, etc., supporting or containing the body of an animal or plant. b the dried bones of a human being or other animal fastened together in the same relative positions as in life. 2. the supporting framework or structure or essential part of a thing. 3. a very thin or emaciated person or animal. 4. the remaining part of anything after its life or usefulness is gone. 5. an outline sketch, an epitome or abstract. 6. (attrib.) having only the essential or minimum number of persons, parts, etc. (skeleton plan; skeleton staff). Phrases and idioms skeleton at the feast something that spoils one's pleasure; an intrusive worry. skeleton in the cupboard (US closet) a discreditable or embarrassing fact kept secret. skeleton key a key designed to fit many locks by having the interior of the bit hollowed. Derivatives skeletal adj. skeletally adv. skeletonize v.tr. (also -ise). Etymology: mod.L f. Gk, neut. of skeletos dried-up f. skello dry up |
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