词汇 | Capitals |
释义 | (redirected from Capitals)make capital out of (something)To use something to one's advantage or profit. Prosecutors are making capital out of the defendant's conflicting stories. with a capital (some letter)1. In the most extreme form or degree. I am hungry with a capital H! Let's eat! No, it's not an emergency with a capital E. I can wait until the end of the day. 2. In the most typical, formal, or traditional form. When he talks about photography, he means with a capital P. He would never think to consider pictures taken on smartphones. Well, it's not literature with a capital L, but it's still a good story. make capital out ofUse profitably, turn to account, as in The challengers made capital out of the President's signing a bill that increased taxes . This expression, first recorded in 1855, uses capital in the sense of "material wealth used to create more wealth." with a capital A/B/C, etc.COMMON 1. You say with a capital A/B/C, etc. to mean that something has a particular quality to a great extent. You mark my words, that man's Trouble with a capital `T'. 2. You say with a capital A/B/C, etc. to mean that a particular idea or concept is being understood in only the strictest sense. The British tend to see things in terms of principles with a capital P. This is art with a capital A. Note: This sense is often used slightly disapprovingly, to suggest that someone is taking something too seriously. with a capital —used to give emphasis to the word or concept in question. 1991 Nesta Wyn Ellis John Major He is not a personality with a capital P, not flamboyant, not it seems an angry man. make ˈcapital of/out of somethinguse a situation or an event in a way which benefits yourself; exploit something: The media made great capital out of his careless remarks in the interview.with a capital ˈA, ˈB, ˈC, etc.used to emphasize that a word has a stronger meaning in a particular situation; very: When I say he’s boring, I mean boring with a capital B!capital n. cash; money. I’m a little short of capital right now. |
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