Used of a human being or person. Cf. creature, n. 2a 2c. With modifying word or clause. In later use chiefly in contempt, pity, or affection…
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| 释义 | the world > people > person > [noun] > as having character or qualities (23) thingc1225 Used of a human being or person. Cf. creature, n. 2a 2c. With modifying word or clause. In later use chiefly in contempt, pity, or affection… headc1300 A person (of a specified type). Chiefly with modifying word indicating mental attitude or ability. vesselc1384 figurative (chiefly in or after Biblical use). Said of a person regarded as having the containing capacity or function of a vessel. Frequently const… soul1498 With modifying adjective. Applied to a person regarded as having a specified character or quality, as honest soul, poor soul, etc. Chiefly colloquial… sprite?1507 Chiefly Scottish. A person considered in relation to his or her character or disposition; = spirit, n. 19. Obsolete. spirit1559 A person considered in relation to his or her character or disposition. With modifying adjective. stick1682 colloquial. With preceding adjective. A person having a specified trait or character; (in early use) spec. a stubborn or inflexible person. Also †cr… character1749 A person having specified qualities or of a particular description; a specified type of person. fish1751 Used (with prefixed adjective) unceremoniously for ‘person’. hand1756 colloquial. With defining adjective. Used to designate a person in terms of action or character. subject1797 With modifying word: a person in respect of his conduct or character. Obsolete. person1807 As the second element in compounds: an individual of either gender, esp. one having a specified profession or occupation. Frequently used as an… good1809 Originally U.S. In plural. With modifying adjective: a person or animal considered with regard to qualities, ability, or fitness for a particular… specimen1817 Of persons as typical of certain qualities or of the human species. Also colloquial or slang with derogatory force, chiefly with defining… a (bad, good, etc.) sortc1869 So a (bad, good,etc.) sort, applied to a single person. colloquial. proposition1894 Originally U.S. With modifying word. A (tough, difficult, etc.) person to deal with. cookie1913 slang. Originally U.S. A person of a specified kind. Usually with preceding adjective expressing a positive quality, esp. in smart cookie, tough… type1922 transferred. A person of a certain (specified or implicit) character; one's type, the sort of person to whom one is attracted (usually in neg. or… city1946 In extended use and figurative. Originally U.S. slang. Also with capital initials. As the second element in compounds denoting a situation, place… Subcategories:— specific (4) |
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