单词 | in etc sense |
释义 | > as lemmasin a (also no, any, etc.) sense 7. A particular, a point, a detail; a particular or respect in terms of which a thing can be judged, considered, or evaluated. Only in adverbial phrases, as in a (also no, any, etc.) sense: in a (no, any, etc.) way; in a (no, any, etc.) respect. ΘΚΠ the mind > language > linguistics > semantics > meaning or signification > [adverb] > according to particular meaning in a (also no, any, etc.) sense1562 1562 T. Cooper Answere Def. Truth f. 76v, in Apol. Priuate Masse The .xiiii. cannon of Nicene councel in no sence doth proue sole receiuinge, as you would haue it seeme to doo. a1616 W. Shakespeare Taming of Shrew (1623) v. ii. 146 It blots thy beautie... And in no sence is meete or amiable. View more context for this quotation 1659 Five Proposals (single sheet) That you would lay aside the thoughts of a Government by a single Person, in any sence whatsoever. 1718 W. Wood Surv. Trade 317 Tho' we destroyed so many capital Ships of France the two last Wars, yet..in some sence, the Naval Strength of France is rather encreased than diminished. 1745 Lady M. W. Montagu Let. 1 June (1966) II. 353 This is the first prize that ever came to my share, and it is owing to your Ladiship in all senses. 1871 E. A. Freeman Hist. Norman Conquest IV. xviii. 228 That one among the Conqueror's children who alone could be looked on as in any sense an Englishman. a1881 A. Barratt Physical Metempiric (1883) 110 The consciousness of the body is of course in a sense its inner nature. 1917 I. Hay All in It viii. 149 It was in every sense a gala meal. 1954 A. Huxley Doors of Perception 40 In a certain sense disintegration may have its advantages. 2003 Press Gaz. 19 Dec. 12/1 It is important—and this is not in any sense to justify what is done by either side—but it is important to report the context in which these things take place. in my (also his, their, etc.) sense ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > belief > expressed belief, opinion > personal opinion > [adverb] in my (also his, their, etc.) sense1591 in a person's regard1598 according to one's lights (also light)1645 in a person's book1934 1591 H. Savile in tr. Tacitus Ende of Nero: Fower Bks. Hist. iv. 177 Tacitus in noting both places and times, is in my sense, too negligent. a1616 W. Shakespeare Othello (1622) v. ii. 296 I am not sorry neither, I'de haue thee liue, For in my sense tis happinesse to die. View more context for this quotation a1628 J. Preston New Covenant (1629) i. 10 But because, in his sence, the object is too narrow, there is somewhat he would have more. 1726 E. Bird Fate & Destiny ii. 31 Neither can I be reconciled to your Opinion; for, in my sense, it detracts from the Merits of Christ. 1770 P. Luckombe Conc. Hist. Printing 24 Merit, that in the sense of all nations, gives the best Title to True Praise. 1832 C. C. F. Greville Mem. 24 Feb. (1938) II. 264 The petition turned out to be one for a moderate Reform, more in their sense than in the Duke's own. < as lemmas |
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