importedadj.

Brit.

/ɪmˈpɔːtᵻd/, U.S.

/ᵻmˈpɔrdᵻd/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: import v., -ed suffix¹.

Etymology: < import v. + -ed suffix¹.

1. Of a commodity, merchandise, goods, etc.: brought in from another country or territory for use, exploitation, or resale in the domestic market.

ΘΚΠ

society > trade and finance > importing and exporting > [adjective] > importing > imported

imported1644

1644 Act Scotl. for Speedie Raising of Moneys by way of Excise 3 Everie elne of imported perline of threed or silke betwixt three and six pound.

1660 T. Willsford Debitor & Creditor in Scales Commerce & Trade 208 Whether imported or exported Goods.

1732 Craftsman 25 Nov. (1737) 41 Other Retailers of imported Commodities are so very numerous a Body of Men..that I think some Regard ought to be had to Them.

1775 Limerick Chron. 23 Nov. James Hill Phillips, Apothecary has fresh Imported German Spa, Pyrmont and Seltzer Water.

1820 London Jrnl. Arts & Sci. 1 149 This rose was originally obtained from some imported seeds, in the year 1769.

1856 F. L. Olmsted Journey Slave States 97 The original stock of slaves, the imported Africans,..probably required to be governed with much greater severity.

1918 W. Cather My Ántonia ii. xii. 247 Smoked fish and strong imported cheeses to please the foreign palate.

1970 Time 16 Nov. 92 So busy are the makers of porn films in San Francisco that they have depressed the market for imported sex movies.

2006 C. Murray Murder in Samarkand x. 156 Using the finest imported malt, and Czech and German equipment, they produce a range of beers.

2. gen. Brought in or introduced from another place, source, or context.

ΚΠ

1692 R. Bentley Folly of Atheism 33 In all Climates a whole People has been over-run with some recently invented or newly imported kind of Vice.

1693 W. Kennett Life Somner 28 in W. Somner Treat. Rom. Ports & Forts Kent It..did honour to the then compound language, much vitiated by imported words and phrases.

1725 J. Wynter Cyclus Metasyncriticus 71 The imported Practice of Inoculation, is already become suitable to all Ages and Constitutions.

1788 Amer. Museum Sept. 226/2 Those who may be mistaken or prejudiced in favour of foreign and imported ideas.

1837 J. R. McCulloch Statist. Acct. Brit. Empire I. iii. i. 559 The newly imported practice of furrow draining, has been the greatest of the recent improvements made in Scotch agriculture.

1887 Q. Jrnl. Econ. 2 98 The imported socialism of a certain class of London and semi-foreign labor does not seem to have taken any great hold.

1914 Jrnl. Outdoor Life Oct. 304/1 If they are accidental, imported notions, popular whims, superficial fads, foolishly held as panaceas, they may be no better than any other quackeries.

1962 Spectator 23 Feb. 229/1 The imported disease of plastic-bombing the home of your adversary at the risk of maiming or killing his wife and children.

2012 G. Gruman Exploring iPad for Dummies (ed. 2) 111/2 You may have to prepare imported videos so that they'll play on your iPad.

3. Of a person or group of people: that has come or been brought from one place to another for a particular purpose, employment, or role. Cf. import v. 2c.

ΚΠ

1800 in Speech H. Grattan on Legislative Union 28 To avert the horrors of..an imported army.

1822 R. Gourlay Statist. Acct. Upper Canada p. cv I could afford to bring them from the north..; nor would I have limited my number of imported labourers.

1859 L. A. Wilmer Our Press Gang iv. 77 These imported scribes are presumed to have become disgusted with the governments of their respective countries.

1923 Times 21 Sept. 15/3 If native talent was employed the administrative results were..unsatisfactory; if imported talent was employed local resentment flared up.

1959 Population Stud. 13 14 The only chance of marriage for thousands of young male immigrants must be an imported bride.

1981 N.Y. Times Mag. 31 May 60/5 On teams like the Cosmos, with a blend of homegrown and imported players.., you can see the future of American soccer.

2006 Daily Tel. (Sydney) (Nexis) 9 Feb. 7 A..subcontractor using imported workers from Croatia..rather than hiring more expensive local tradespeople.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	imported
释义	importedadj. Brit. /ɪmˈpɔːtᵻd/, U.S. /ᵻmˈpɔrdᵻd/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: import v., -ed suffix¹. Etymology: < import v. + -ed suffix¹. 1. Of a commodity, merchandise, goods, etc.: brought in from another country or territory for use, exploitation, or resale in the domestic market. ΘΚΠ society > trade and finance > importing and exporting > [adjective] > importing > imported imported1644 1644 Act Scotl. for Speedie Raising of Moneys by way of Excise 3 Everie elne of imported perline of threed or silke betwixt three and six pound. 1660 T. Willsford Debitor & Creditor in Scales Commerce & Trade 208 Whether imported or exported Goods. 1732 Craftsman 25 Nov. (1737) 41 Other Retailers of imported Commodities are so very numerous a Body of Men..that I think some Regard ought to be had to Them. 1775 Limerick Chron. 23 Nov. James Hill Phillips, Apothecary has fresh Imported German Spa, Pyrmont and Seltzer Water. 1820 London Jrnl. Arts & Sci. 1 149 This rose was originally obtained from some imported seeds, in the year 1769. 1856 F. L. Olmsted Journey Slave States 97 The original stock of slaves, the imported Africans,..probably required to be governed with much greater severity. 1918 W. Cather My Ántonia ii. xii. 247 Smoked fish and strong imported cheeses to please the foreign palate. 1970 Time 16 Nov. 92 So busy are the makers of porn films in San Francisco that they have depressed the market for imported sex movies. 2006 C. Murray Murder in Samarkand x. 156 Using the finest imported malt, and Czech and German equipment, they produce a range of beers. 2. gen. Brought in or introduced from another place, source, or context. ΚΠ 1692 R. Bentley Folly of Atheism 33 In all Climates a whole People has been over-run with some recently invented or newly imported kind of Vice. 1693 W. Kennett Life Somner 28 in W. Somner Treat. Rom. Ports & Forts Kent It..did honour to the then compound language, much vitiated by imported words and phrases. 1725 J. Wynter Cyclus Metasyncriticus 71 The imported Practice of Inoculation, is already become suitable to all Ages and Constitutions. 1788 Amer. Museum Sept. 226/2 Those who may be mistaken or prejudiced in favour of foreign and imported ideas. 1837 J. R. McCulloch Statist. Acct. Brit. Empire I. iii. i. 559 The newly imported practice of furrow draining, has been the greatest of the recent improvements made in Scotch agriculture. 1887 Q. Jrnl. Econ. 2 98 The imported socialism of a certain class of London and semi-foreign labor does not seem to have taken any great hold. 1914 Jrnl. Outdoor Life Oct. 304/1 If they are accidental, imported notions, popular whims, superficial fads, foolishly held as panaceas, they may be no better than any other quackeries. 1962 Spectator 23 Feb. 229/1 The imported disease of plastic-bombing the home of your adversary at the risk of maiming or killing his wife and children. 2012 G. Gruman Exploring iPad for Dummies (ed. 2) 111/2 You may have to prepare imported videos so that they'll play on your iPad. 3. Of a person or group of people: that has come or been brought from one place to another for a particular purpose, employment, or role. Cf. import v. 2c. ΚΠ 1800 in Speech H. Grattan on Legislative Union 28 To avert the horrors of..an imported army. 1822 R. Gourlay Statist. Acct. Upper Canada p. cv I could afford to bring them from the north..; nor would I have limited my number of imported labourers. 1859 L. A. Wilmer Our Press Gang iv. 77 These imported scribes are presumed to have become disgusted with the governments of their respective countries. 1923 Times 21 Sept. 15/3 If native talent was employed the administrative results were..unsatisfactory; if imported talent was employed local resentment flared up. 1959 Population Stud. 13 14 The only chance of marriage for thousands of young male immigrants must be an imported bride. 1981 N.Y. Times Mag. 31 May 60/5 On teams like the Cosmos, with a blend of homegrown and imported players.., you can see the future of American soccer. 2006 Daily Tel. (Sydney) (Nexis) 9 Feb. 7 A..subcontractor using imported workers from Croatia..rather than hiring more expensive local tradespeople. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1644
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