| 释义 |
waitron, n. U.S.|ˈweɪtrən|
[Coined as a blend of waiter n. and -tron c (contemptuously regarding waiting at tables as a mindless, robotic activity). Subsequently developed as a common-gender form, the second element perh. recalling the Gr. neuter ending -ον, and introducing a contrast with patron n.]
A waiter or waitress; = *waitperson n.
1980Washington Post Mag. 30 Mar. 14/1 In ‘Washingtron’, a song written and performed by a local New Wave band called True Fax and the Insaniacs the contempt is explained in the chorus: ‘I used to work as a waitron in the lounge of the Hilton Now I work for my senatron and I live in Arlingtron I'm just a Washingtron.’ 1985Daily Tel. 23 Jan. 16/4 A coffee shop at Cambridge, Massachusetts, has joined the feminist bandwagon by banning references to waiters and waitresses. According to a notice on the door the staff are henceforth to be known as ‘waitrons’. 1985N.Y. Times 18 Dec. c2/2 ‘Are you our waitress?’ he inquired politely. ‘No,’ the young woman answered, ‘but I'm your waitron.’ 1989A. Bernays Professor Romeo xii. 186 He signalled to the waitron to bring their bill so they could get the hell out of there. |