| 单词 | michelin man |
| 释义 | > as lemmasMichelin man Michelin man n. a cartoon character whose body and limbs are composed of layers of pneumatic tyres, giving a rotund, ridged appearance; hence allusively and in similes, with reference to a person resembling the Michelin man in some way (as wearing heavily padded clothing, being overweight, etc.). ΚΠ 1954 Observer 18 July 10/3 The Michelin man (whose name is..Bibendum) is..evocative of such delights as foreign travel, luscious food, the best maps in the world. 1972 Guardian 20 Oct. 13/2 The spirit of the French Michelin man is quietly pacing the British byways. Michelin will bring out their first guide to British hotels and restaurants in March 1974. 1991 Sports Illustr. 14 Oct. 36/1 Bonilla legged out 44 doubles this year.., despite a body that puts most people in mind of the Michelin Man. < as lemmas |
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