| 单词 | to answer for itself |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto answer for itself d. intransitive. to answer for itself: (of a quality, work of art, theory, etc.) to show its own worth; to be self-evident. Cf. to speak for itself at speak v. Phrasal verbs 1. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > absence of doubt, confidence > assured fact, certainty > evident certainty > be self-evident [verb (intransitive)] 'pear1463 to answer for itself1570 speak1689 to speak for itself1779 show1901 1570 J. Gough Aunswer to Maister Fecknams Obiections i. sig. A.viii What therfore shall become of our sinnes, where as not euen our righteousnes it selfe, shall be able to aunswer for it selfe? 1667 J. Stewart Naphtali To Rdr. sig. C6v Thow may'st now speak with the Deduction, which is of age, & able to answere for itself, if according to the Patience, Learning & Justice of many, thow do not Refute and condemn before thow know it. 1725 D. Defoe Tour Great Brit. II. ii. 121 The Royal Exchange,..is the next publick Work of the Citizens, the Beauty of which answers for itself, and needs no Description here. 1755 T. Jones Serm. preached at Visitation Dr. Thackeray Pref. As I find it [sc. a sermon] has been misrepresented by some, and mistaken by more, I now send it abroad to answer for itself. 1817 Scotsman 12 Apr. 95/1 His speech at the meeting answered for itself, and required no comment. 1859 Dwight's Jrnl. Music 16 Apr. 23/1 Pure music, music in itself and answering for itself, not borrowing accidental interest from words, or scenery, or action. 1917 Journeyman Barber May 159/1 It answers for itself. When the campaign was started there were less than 500 in the organization while today more than 2,000 are affiliated with Local 548. 2004 Journal (Newcastle) (Nexis) 28 Sept. 4 While the play will answer for itself in due course, its journey to the stage makes an intriguing story in itself. < as lemmas |
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