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单词 strong-handed
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Definition of strong-handed in English:

strong-handed

adjective ˌstrɒŋˈhandɪd
  • 1Having powerful hands. Usually figurative: forceful, imperious; able or willing to use force or to act firmly and decisively.

  • 2Nautical. Having a good complement of hands to sail the vessel in question. Now rare.

  • 3North American (now historical). Having substantial financial resources.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Stephen Gosson (bap. 1554, d. 1625), anti-theatrical polemicist and Church of England clergyman. From strong + hand + -ed;.

Definition of strong-handed in US English:

strong-handed

adjectiveˌstrɒŋˈhandɪd
  • 1Having powerful hands. Usually figurative: forceful, imperious; able or willing to use force or to act firmly and decisively.

  • 2Nautical. Having a good complement of hands to sail the vessel in question. Now rare.

  • 3North American (now historical). Having substantial financial resources.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Stephen Gosson (bap. 1554, d. 1625), anti-theatrical polemicist and Church of England clergyman. From strong + hand + -ed;.

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