| 单词 | loose-knit |
| 释义 | > as lemmasloose-knit loose-knit adj. connected in a tenuous or ill-defined way; not closely linked. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > separation > separation or detachment > loosening or unfastening > [adjective] > not firmly attached or loose > loose (of attachment or connection) uncompacted1661 lax1782 incompact1829 loose-knit1906 1906 T. Hardy Dynasts: Pt. 2nd i. vii. 42 As he shatters the moves of the loose-knit nations to curb his exploitful soul's ambitions. 1957 E. Bott Family & Social Network iii. 94 Networks become loose-knit when people move from one place to another... If both husband and wife have moved considerably before marriage, each will bring an already loose-knit network to the marriage. 1963 Times 11 Mar. 3/5 The Welsh forwards performed doughty deeds individually, but were too loose-knit to hold their opponents, which was bad luck on D. C. T. Rowlands, whose most effective game thrives on a dominant pack. 1968 Daily Tel. Mag. 8 Nov. 27/4 The ARB team is loose-knit and embraces a cross-section of specialists. < as lemmas |
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