| 词汇 | crib |
| 释义 | crib Theme: CRIME n. a location where thieves gather to plot; a dwelling for thieves, prostitutes, etc. (Underworld.)The police busted a crib over on Fourth Street.They use a basement over there for a crib. Theme: LODGING n. a dwelling. (Underworld.)Where's your crib, man?My good threads are all back at my crib. crib 1. noun 1 a person's dwelling; an apartment or house US, 1809. 2 a room or shack where a prostitute plies her trade US, 1846. 3 a house or shop chosen for a robbery CANADA, 1976. 4 in trucking, the sleeping compartment behind the driver US, 1976. 5 a holiday cottage NEW ZEALAND, 1980. 6 a prison cell US, 1990. 7 a gambling establishment UK, 1823. 8 a brakevan (caboose) US, 1977. 9 a safe US, 1962. 10 a receptacle for carrying a meal to work AUSTRALIA, 1941. 11 a meal taken during the major break at work AUSTRALIA, 1890. 12 any form of written aid to cheating in examinations. The original (1841) meaning was specifically 'a literal translation illicitly used by students'; the current vaguer sense gained purchase during C20 UK, 1900. 13 cribbage (a card game) UK, 1885. 14 crack cocaine UK, 1998 2. verb 1 to reside somewhere US, 1969. 2 to cheat in an examination UK, 1891. 3 to plagiarise something; to copy something UK, 1941 crib sheet1. A piece of paper or other document containing information about or the solutions to questions of a test or exam, which may be used for cheating, studying, or by someone grading said exam. Jim was caught using a crib sheet during his test and failed the course as a result. My friend gave me a great crib sheet to use while studying for my final exam. 2. Any document on which complex or difficult information is summarized so as to allow for easy reference and/or understanding. I made a crib sheet of everyday Japanese phrases so I would know how to say at least a few things while in Tokyo next week! crib note1. Information about or the solutions to questions of a test or exam written on a piece of paper or other document, which may be used for cheating, studying, or by someone grading said exam. Usually pluralized. Jim was caught using crib notes during his test and failed the course as a result. My friend gave me a great set of crib notes to use while studying for my final exam. 2. Complex or difficult information summarized on a document so as to allow for easy reference and/or understanding. Usually pluralized. I made some crib notes of everyday Japanese phrases so I would know how to say at least a few things while in Tokyo next week! crack a cribobsolete To burglarize, especially a home. Many of the men in this area, though displaying a most convincing friendly attitude to one's face, are all too eager for the chance to crack a crib or two in the dark of the night. crib (something) from (someone)To copy something from someone; to plagiarize. I only got 100 on that test because I cribbed the answers from my neighbor—I hope no one finds out! crib something from someone or somethingto cheat by copying something from someone or something. It appears that you cribbed this directly from the person sitting next to you. crack a cribbreak into a house. British informalcrib1. n. a location where thieves gather to plot; a dwelling for thieves, prostitutes, etc. (Underworld.) The police busted a crib over on Fourth Street. 2. n. a dwelling; home. My good threads are all back at my crib. |
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