单词 | pass-holder |
释义 | > as lemmaspass-holder pass-holder n. (a) Australian (now historical) a convict in possession of a pass (sense 7d); (b) gen. a person who holds an entrance pass or permit. ΚΠ 1844 Colonial Times (Hobart, Austral.) 9 Jan. In order to afford every facility to the hiring of probation pass-holders, two principal hiring depôts will be formed. 1962 D. Pike Australia: Quiet Continent v. 85 When the free immigrants did arrive, they found themselves in competition with probationary pass-holders whose fixed, low pay depressed all wages. 1974 New Society 29 Aug. 551/2 The total weekly number of trips was estimated at..an average of 4.23 per week per pass-holder. 1985 Toronto Life Sept. 40/2 People who aren't passholders can go to the theatre at the last minute. < as lemmas |
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