单词 | tide-wave |
释义 | > as lemmastide-wave tide-wave n. the undulation which passes over the surface of the ocean, and causes high or low tide as its highest or lowest point reaches any place; also figurative. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > prosperity > advancement or progress > [noun] > instance or degree of > significant jump1657 tide-wave1833 tidal wave1870 breakthrough1944 quantum jump1949 quantum leap1956 the world > the earth > water > flow or flowing > wave > types of waves > [noun] > high wave caused by movement of tide wave1814 tidal wave1830 tide-wave1833 tide-rip1903 1833 J. F. W. Herschel Astronomy xi. 339 The tide~wave rushing up a narrow channel, is suddenly raised to an extraordinary height. 1861 T. R. Birks Bible & Mod. Th. Introd. 5 The tidewave of sceptical thought, which threatens..to bury the old landmarks of Christian faith. < as lemmas |
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