| 释义 |
deˈviceless, a.
[f. as prec. + -less.]
Without a device (in various senses: see the n.). Also [after Gr. ἀµήχανος], against which no device avails.
1851M. Arnold Lett. (1932) 118 We are growing old, and advancing towards the deviceless darkness. 1866Ruskin Crown Wild Olive Pref. 27 To teach that there is no device in the grave may..make the deviceless person more contented in his dulness. 1884Traill New Lucian 130 That coin of language which..has been worn down to an unmeaning counter, deviceless and legendless. |