| 单词 | built like a tank |
| 释义 | > as lemmasbuilt like a tank Originally U.S. built like a tank: (of a machine, vehicle, etc.) robust, well-constructed; (of a person) of a large or powerful build. ΚΠ 1918 Chehalis (Washington) Bee-Nugget 30 Aug. 2/3 Built like a tank, it [sc. a tractor] keeps going and turns easy in a 12-foot circle. 1935 Washington Post 14 Oct. 14/6 George Pfann, built like a tank, rumbled along close to the ground carrying tackles on his back. 1950 Pop. Mech. Jan. 291 (advt.) ‘Built Like a Tank’—This precision-built machine is designed for heavy duty work. It is NOT a toy or gimmick! 1971 Times 16 Feb. 8/5 He is only 5 ft. 10in. tall, but built like a tank. 1992 ‘D. Taylor’ Not Fair ii. 27 It was a ten-year-old Volvo, built like a tank. 2013 Daily Tel. (Nexis) 1 Nov. 39 Though cocky, blond, and built like a tank, Morrison was overhyped. < as lemmas |
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