单词 | non-use |
释义 | non-usen. Failure or neglect to use a thing; the practice of not using something. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > disadvantage > uselessness > non-use > [noun] unusagec1374 non-usinga1533 non-use1542 non-usage1552 miswonting1606 unuse1611 unexercise1640 non-usance1646 inusitation1802 1542 Procl. Hen. VIII 23 Jan. in R. Garnett Tudor Proclamations (1897) No. 25 We be ivstely and rightfully kynge of our Realme of Irelande,..and the non vse therof in our style hath caused moche disobedience..and sedition in our sayd realme. 1605 L. Hutten Answere 104 He doth conclude the abuse of one Ceremony by the Non vse of another. 1761 in J. Entick London (1766) IV. 369 They shall lose no privilege for non use, or even abuse. 1816 G. S. Faber Origin Pagan Idolatry I. 470 The..distinction..between..clean and unclean animals;..which relates..to their use or non-use in sacrifice. 1884 Manch. Examiner 20 Aug. 5/3 The discussion of the Manchester Ship Canal Bill has suggested..some reflections on the use and non-use of canals. 1975 H. Fleetwood Picture of Innoc. iii. 45 The mis-use—or non-use—of her education. 1999 N.Y. Rev. Bks. 18 Nov. 28/2 The non-use of force was a vital condition for the countries making peacekeeping troops available to the UN. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2003; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < |
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