| 单词 | gimmickry |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈgimmickry ˈgimmickry n. (also ˈgimmickery) the use of gimmicks; gimmicks collectively; an abundance of gimmicks. ΘΚΠ society > communication > manifestation > showing to the sight > exposure to public view > an exhibition > [noun] > employing devices to attract publicity gimmickry1952 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 > collectively gadgetry1920 gimmickry1952 1952 N.Y. Times 9 Sept. 2/2 Senator Johnson's subcommittee also had attacked what it called excessive ‘gimmickery and gadgetry’ on today's war-planes. 1952 N.Y. Times 26 Oct. vi. 49/1 The Kennedy tea parties are a unique addition to the campaign gimmickry of one of the most spirited and critical Senatorial contests of the year. 1958 Observer 28 Apr. 15/1 A Shakespeare play can be ripped apart by the twin steel claws of naturalism and gimmickry. 1964 New Statesman 6 Mar. 354/3 US policy in Vietnam has been a compote of gimmickry, half-truth and self-deception. 1970 Amateur Photographer 11 Mar. 27/2 I don't therefore go along with those who condemn elaboration in cameras and projectors as futile gimmickry. < as lemmas |
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