| 单词 | by numbers |
| 释义 | > as lemmasby numbers b. Originally British Military. by numbers: following simple instructions (as if) identified by numbers; (frequently derogatory) performed or accomplished in a mechanical, schematic, or unimaginative manner. Usually as postmodifier forming phrases. See also to paint by number(s) at paint v.1 Phrases 4. ΚΠ 1941 Faugh-a-Ballagh 34 73/2 Once we progressed beyond the ‘about turn by numbers’ stage and ventured forth into the field, things began to move. a1944 N. Coward in B. Day N. Coward: Compl. Lyrics (1998) 217/2 Let's fly away To where we don't do things by numbers Where no ‘Reveille’ wrecks our slumbers. 1987 D. Coulby & T. Booth Producing & reducing Disaffection 88 Classroom Assistant (Infants)... 9.30: Helped T with house picture (drawing by numbers). 9.45: Help A with colouring of shapes. 1990 T. Brighouse & B. Moon Managing National Curriculum 106 The last thing we want is teaching by numbers, reducing learning to a series of mechanistic measured units. 1995 Independent 7 Nov. ii. 14/2 A rare moment of tender loving design amidst a sea of cynical design-by-numbers clothes. 2001 Muzik Jan. 96/4 Ferry Corsten has kept his head below the parapet... This, however, is enormo trance-by-numbers. < as lemmas |
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