单词 | human chain |
释义 | > as lemmashuman chain human chain n. a chain consisting of a human or humans; esp. a line of people collaborating to achieve a particular goal, typically by means of an action carried out by each individual in succession, or as a demonstration of support for a cause. ΚΠ 1748 T. Nugent tr. J. J. Burlamaqui Princ. Nat. Law ii. i. 129 We must therefore look out for an efficient, primitive, and original cause of mankind, beyond the human chain [Fr. la chaîne des hommes], be it supposed ever so long. 1908 Pop. Mech. Jan. 15/2 50 men formed a human chain and pulled him out. 1926 B. A. McKelvie Huldowget iii. 40 Every male in the village was a link in the human chain. 1993 R. Lowe & W. Shaw Travellers 112 They'd reasoned, argued, fought, formed human chains, staged massed sit-ins, lain down in front of bulldozers. < as lemmas |
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