单词 | brand x |
释义 | > as lemmasBrand X Brand X n. an unnamed brand contrasted unfavourably with a product of the same type which is being promoted; also transferred. ΘΚΠ society > trade and finance > merchandise > [noun] > particular class of > unnamed brand Brand X1934 1934 J. Rorty Our Master's Voice xiii. 232 An Old Gold cigarette contains 6576 B.T.U.'s; whereas Brand X contained 6688 B.T. U.'s, Brand Y 6731 B.T.U.'s and Brand Z 6732 B.T.U.'s. 1962 Observer 1 July 8/6 The evidence on which the [Pilkington] Committee bases its sweeping Brand X condemnation of the quality of the popular programmes on independent television is particularly thin. 1978 N.Y. Times 28 May iv. 7/2 Republican prospects of unity contrast with Brand X, which is likely to hold primaries for Comptroller and Attorney-General; even Governor Carey may face a primary contest. 1986 Amer. Banker 5 Nov. 8/4 The consumer really doesn't want Brand X. He doesn't want any old soft drink, or any old automobile, or any old bank. < as lemmas |
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