请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 reesting
释义

Definition of reesting in English:

reesting

noun ˈriːstɪŋ
historical
  • The action or process of becoming rancid; rancidity.

adjective ˈriːstɪŋ
Irish English, English Regional, Scottish, Northern
  • Of a horse, etc.: that stops suddenly and refuses to proceed. In extended use: causing such a reaction.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Matthew Stevenson (d. 1684), poet. From reest + -ing
early 19th century; earliest use found in Walter Scott (1771–1832), poet and novelist. From reest + -ing.

Definition of reesting in US English:

reesting

nounˈriːstɪŋ
historical
  • The action or process of becoming rancid; rancidity.

adjectiveˈriːstɪŋ
Irish English, English Regional, Scottish, Northern
  • Of a horse, etc.: that stops suddenly and refuses to proceed. In extended use: causing such a reaction.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Matthew Stevenson (d. 1684), poet. From reest + -ing<br>early 19th century; earliest use found in Walter Scott (1771–1832), poet and novelist. From reest + -ing.

随便看

 

英汉双解词典包含464360条英汉词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/12/26 23:43:33