| 单词 | in the ribbons |
| 释义 | > as lemmasin the ribbons b. A ribbon of a particular colour and design warded as a prize to the winner of a competition; (one worn as) a sign of distinction, performance, quality, etc. in the ribbons: (of a person or animal) among the prizewinners. Also figurative.Recorded earliest in blue ribbon: see blue ribbon n. 2a. ΘΠ the world > action or operation > prosperity > success > token of victory or supreme excellence > [noun] > prize > other specific prize glaivec1380 cupc1640 pewter1814 banner1840 presentation cup1844 blue ribbon1860 ribbon1860 shield1868 special1872 wager-cup1878 presentation bowl1896 rose bowl1970 quaich1971 the world > action or operation > prosperity > success > there is much success [phrase] > among the prizewinners in the ribbons1932 the world > action or operation > prosperity > success > token of victory or supreme excellence > [phrase] > among the prize-winners in the ribbons1932 1860 Janesville (Wisconsin) Daily Gaz. 6 Sept. After the trial, the blue ribbon, the first premium, was placed on the black horse owned by H. E. Pattison. 1861 Chambers's Jrnl. 7 Dec. 355/1 He had won a ribbon and a medal [in a swimming race]. 1932 New Yorker 23 July 42/3 He [sc. a horse] went off like the stock market on Saturdays and wasn't in the ribbons. 1957 M. McCarthy Memories Catholic Girlhood 127 The virtuous ones wore wide blue or green moire good-conduct ribbons. 1977 Horse & Hound 10 June 24/2 (caption) Julia Watts on her Song of the Sea,..again in the ribbons among the hacks at the Hertfordshire Show. 1990 Holiday Which? Sept. 190/2 They [sc. hotels] may be given stars,..crowns,..ribbons (usually blue), rosettes, [etc.]. 2005 Maryland Gaz. (Nexis) 20 Apr. c1 The talented prize holders received not only a ribbon from the county, but several awards from other sources as well. < as lemmas |
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