单词 | self-designer |
释义 | > as lemmasself-designer self-designer n. Brit. /ˌsɛlfdᵻˈzʌɪnə/ , U.S. /ˌsɛlfdəˈzaɪnər/ , /ˌsɛlfdiˈzaɪnər/ †(a) a person who acts solely in order to serve his or her own ends, esp. in a devious manner (obsolete); (b) a person who designs a product himself or herself, as opposed to buying or using something designed by a professional.ΚΠ 1653 E. Gee Treat. Prayer iv. 362 These self-designers (like the Samaritans in Ezra, coming in to joyn with the children of the Captivity in building the Temple, on purpose to cross it). 1708 J. Humfrey Farther Acct. Late Prophets 10 If Mr. Lacy was an Impostor, a Cheat, a Self-designer, he would be wary, and have a Care to go no farther in the Things he does than was mete. 1954 Abilene (Texas) Reporter-News 10 Nov. 1/7 (advt.) Hint to self-designers: did you know Crompton's new lush velveteen is easy-to-sew? 2014 N. Franke in M. Dodgson et al. Oxf. Handbk. Innovation Managem. v. 93 Products designed as gifts for others are more highly valued by the self-designer than those designed for one's own use. < as lemmas |
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