Of a commodity: of the second of three grades, or an intermediate grade, in terms of quality; designating such a grade or quality of goods.
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释义 | society > trade and finance > merchandise > [adjective] > condition or quality of goods (17) middling1550 Of a commodity: of the second of three grades, or an intermediate grade, in terms of quality; designating such a grade or quality of goods. pedlaryc1555 figurative. Trifling, contemptible, trashy. Obsolete. shop-rid1620 worn out by lying in a shop. shopworn1666 = shop-soiled adj.; in later use chiefly figurative. loyal1690 = legal, adj. in certain senses. Of money: Genuine, legally current. Of goods: Of the legal standard of quality. Obsolete. braided1721 In some senses of the verb. Trimmed with braid, as ‘a braided coat’ (modern). country-damaged1847 damaged in the country of origin, before shipment. shop-soiled1865 depreciated in value and appearance from being on display for sale in a shop; in later use frequently figurative. shoddy1882 Of a thing: having a delusive appearance of superior quality. Also: cheap, inferior; displaying signs of use, shabby, dilapidated. as new1898 as new: (of a commodity) second-hand (or shop-soiled), but offered for sale in a condition allegedly as good as new; also attributive. low-end1899 of or relating to the cheaper end (end, n. 5d) of the market for a particular product or service; relatively cheap; not of a high quality or… service weight1919 North American. Esp. of hosiery and footwear: of a weight and quality suitable for heavy wear. Now historical. designer1940 With sense ‘of or made by a famous fashion designer’; hence (esp. of clothes and accessories) expensive, prestigious; as designer label, designer ha… high-end1956 of, relating to, or associated with the more expensive section of the market for a particular product; top-quality, sophisticated. loaded1968 Of a car (or occasionally other item) for sale: equipped with optional extras, de luxe; containing more than the standard equipment. North American… market-leading1972 Designating the best-selling or highest-quality product of a particular type on the market, or a company which makes such products. pound shop1989 Of the type or quality found in a pound shop; cut-price; (derogatory) cheap or inferior, second-rate. |
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