网站首页  汉语  德语  英语

请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 prize-taking
释义

Definition of prize-taking in English:

prize-taking

noun ˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ
historical
  • The practice or action of capturing or seizing booty or plunder, especially at sea, either in time of war or as an act of piracy.

noun ˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ
  • The winning of a prize for achievement; the receiving of prizes.

adjective ˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ
  • Especially of livestock: that has been awarded a prize; that wins prizes.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in 1st Earl of Strafford (1593–1641), lord lieutenant of Ireland. From prize + taking
mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From prize + taking
mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Edinburgh Evening Courant. From prize + taking.

Definition of prize-taking in US English:

prize-taking

nounˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ
historical
  • The practice or action of capturing or seizing booty or plunder, especially at sea, either in time of war or as an act of piracy.

nounˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ
  • The winning of a prize for achievement; the receiving of prizes.

adjectiveˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ
  • Especially of livestock: that has been awarded a prize; that wins prizes.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in 1st Earl of Strafford (1593–1641), lord lieutenant of Ireland. From prize + taking<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From prize + taking<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Edinburgh Evening Courant. From prize + taking.

随便看

 

雅致网英汉双解词典包含236457条英汉翻译词条,涵盖了常用英语单词及词组短语的翻译及用法,是英语学习的必备工具。

 

Copyright © 2002-2024 53pku.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2025/7/4 18:25:00