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free-for-all是什么意思

free-for-all

英 ['fri:fɔ,ɔ:l] 美
  • n. 可自由参加的竞赛;任何人可以参加的竞赛
  • adj. 对任何人开放的

英文词源


free-for-all (n.)
"mass brawl" (one in which all may participate), 1918, from earlier adjective use (1868), especially in reference to open horse races, American English. Earlier as a noun in reference to free-for-all horse and motorcar races.

双语例句


1. You get a big salary incentive and free board and lodging too.
你们能获得大笔激励性薪水,还可享受免费膳宿。

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2. The shark was writhing around wildly, trying to get free.
鲨鱼拼命挣扎,试图逃脱。

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3. They broke free and made off in a stolen car.
他们挣脱后开着一辆偷来的车逃之夭夭。

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4. Some cases of arthritis respond to a gluten-free diet.
无麸质饮食对一些关节炎患者有疗效。

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5. Jamaica's socialist government is adopting US-inspired free market practices.
牙买加的社会主义政府正在仿效美国实行自由市场。

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