| 单词 | to take refreshment |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto take refreshment 1. The action of refreshing a person or thing physically, by means of food, drink, rest, coolness, etc.; the fact of being refreshed in this way. Also: that which refreshes physically; means of restoring strength or vigour (cf. sense 4). Frequently in to take refreshment. quarters of refreshment: see quarter n. 16. place of refreshment: see place n.1 9b. ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > sleeping and waking > refreshment or invigoration > [noun] heartingOE coolingc1350 refreshinga1382 recreationa1393 easement?a1400 rehetinga1400 freshing1422 refrigery?a1425 refectionc1450 refreshmenta1470 refrigeration1502 corroborating1530 recreating1538 comfortation1543 repast1546 rousing?a1563 refocillation1570 refresh1592 inanimationa1631 recruita1643 irrigationa1660 quicking1661 invigoration1662 reinvigoration1663 recuperation1703 rally1826 recruiting1840 energizing1841 recreance1842 inspiriting1846 animation1855 recruitment1862 inspiritment1886 pepping up1916 the world > food and drink > food > providing or receiving food > [noun] > refreshment recreationa1393 refectiona1398 refreshmenta1470 refetea1500 eleven o'clock1805 a1470 in T. Twiss Black Bk. Admiralty (1871) I. 461 (MED) That noman robbe no vitailler ne merchaunt..witailes or other merchandise for the refresshement of the oste. 1481 W. Caxton tr. Siege & Conqueste Jerusalem (1893) cxl. 209 This refresshement was not only in the men, but alle theyr horses were anon so stronge, so fresshe [etc.]. 1544 P. Betham tr. J. di Porcia Preceptes Warre ii. sig. Kviiv By whyche meane forsothe, he shall carye away the maystry, whan hys enemies, & theyr horses weryed by longe trauayle, and fyght, can haue no refreshment. 1573 in J. Cranstoun Satirical Poems Reformation (1891) I. xlii. 649 As the body... At certain tymes... Maun haue refreschement but delay. 1624 J. Smith Gen. Hist. Virginia v. 182 Hee recouered about foure spoonefuls of raine water to his vnspeakeable refreshment. 1664 B. Gerbier Counsel to Builders (new ed.) i. sig. b5 To invite all in-commers to take refreshment in his Palace. a1701 H. Maundrell Journey Aleppo to Jerusalem (1703) 66 Having taken a little refreshment, we went to the Latin Convent. 1785 W. Cowper Task i. 390 The sedentary stretch their lazy length When custom bids, but no refreshment find. 1849 W. M. Thackeray Pendennis (1850) I. xv. 138 May I offer you any refreshment? 1856 B. Brodie Psychol. Inq. (ed. 3) I. iv. 142 The absence of its natural refreshment would powerfully affect the nervous system. 1872 J. Yeats Techn. Hist. Commerce 125 All these establishments for shelter and refreshment early attracted the attention of governments. 1914 J. Joyce Dubliners I always feel easier in my mind when he's here... Julia, there's Miss Daly and Miss Power will take some refreshment. 1973 P. Campbell 35 Years on Job 204 Of all the times for refreshment in the home early morning tea, to the conservative minded, is the one that must run to inflexible rule. 2007 Sunday Herald 27 May (Sport section) 34/5 A nice cup of Bovril and a macaroon bar for her refreshment. < as lemmas |
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