单词 | gadgeteer |
释义 | > as lemmasgadgeˈteer gadgeˈteer n. a person given to acquiring or using gadgets; (occasionally) an inventor of gadgets. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > worker > workers according to type of work > manual or industrial worker > workers with specific tools or equipment > [noun] > with other specific tools or equipment presser1545 stamper1556 blocker1609 benchman1658 engineman1777 squaremanc1790 kettleman1833 vice-man1837 poleman1859 tackle-man1859 ladler1875 sand-blaster?1881 ticket chopper1898 cager1908 gadgeteer1926 paint sprayer1928 the world > action or operation > advantage > usefulness > use (made of things) > instrumentality > [noun] > (a) means > equipment for any action or undertaking > a device or contrivance > user or maker of gadgeteer1926 1926 Times of India 16 Nov. 11/2 Having bought it [sc. a gadget], why is it so often neglected or even ill-treated? Is it the fault of the gadget, or the gadgeteer? 1964 M. Gowing Brit. & Atomic Energy 1939–45 ii. 82 They did not even commit the error ascribed to ‘gadgeteers’, of believing they had a monopoly of their invention. 2014 Independent (Nexis) 20 Dec. There are gifts for hardcore gadgeteers, big kids and fitness fans. < as lemmas |
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