| 释义 |
watchable, a.|ˈwɒtʃəb(ə)l|
[f. watch v. + -able.]
That may be watched; spec., that may be watched with pleasure or profit at the theatre or cinema, or on television.
1611Cotgr., Guettable, watchable; subiect vnto watching, and warding. 1933Punch 11 Jan. 51/2 There were two other dancing items: Messrs. Lee, Lee, Lee and Lee, who were very watchable and possessed in their pianist an accomplished clown; and Mr. Jerry Cole. 1970Daily Tel. 12 Oct. 11 That rather unfortunate category among television documentaries—worthy but not terribly watchable. 1972Ibid. 22 Nov. 15/2 He was also needed..to have the stage dressed in something more watchable than brown paper and dustsheets. 1978Chicago June 130/1 Schlafly..was named one of the most influential and watchable women in America in two national polls taken in 1977. 1983Times 26 Oct. 18/1 A very watchable programme.
Hence ˌwatchaˈbility.
1966Guardian 29 Mar. 10/3 For sheer watchability, the Liberals have just about won. 1975Daily Tel. 10 Apr. 16/5 If watchability is part of the business of TV documentary,..then ‘The Fight Against Slavery’..is surely a winner. |