英语词汇“younger generation”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

younger generation n. (with the) the next or rising generation, esp. viewed in contrast to one's own, and often with (sometimes disapproving) reference to the attitudes and values associated with it.

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1714 W. Bartlet Power of Violence & Resol. Pref. p. iii This poor Discourse..may but kindle an holy Ardor in the Hearts and Breasts of some of the younger Generation.

1786 W. Matthews Misc. Compan. I. 92 That unhappiness, which attends the younger generation in any age or country.

1793 J. Cosens Serm. Useful Subj. I. xi. 290 Many, especially of the younger generation, and fairer sex, have lost their innocence and virtue.

1896 G. B. Shaw in Sat. Rev. 26 Dec. 672/1 A fine young woman..who..treads the boards with no little authority and assurance as one of the younger generation knocking vigorously at the door.

1914 L. Woolf Wise Virgins iv. 93 ‘Most lakes..are repulsive,’ ejaculated Harry. ‘Ah,’ said Mr. Macausland tolerantly, ‘there spoke the younger generation.’

1939 T. S. Eliot Family Reunion i. i. 14 The younger generation Are undoubtedly decadent.

1976 ‘J. Fraser’ Who steals my Name? ii. 22 Mr. Cedric was a member of the younger generation.

2011 Ottawa Citizen (Nexis) 29 Jan. c1 That stage in life where we despair of the younger generation and institutions in general.

单词	younger generation
释义	> as lemmas younger generation younger generation n. (with the) the next or rising generation, esp. viewed in contrast to one's own, and often with (sometimes disapproving) reference to the attitudes and values associated with it. ΚΠ 1714 W. Bartlet Power of Violence & Resol. Pref. p. iii This poor Discourse..may but kindle an holy Ardor in the Hearts and Breasts of some of the younger Generation. 1786 W. Matthews Misc. Compan. I. 92 That unhappiness, which attends the younger generation in any age or country. 1793 J. Cosens Serm. Useful Subj. I. xi. 290 Many, especially of the younger generation, and fairer sex, have lost their innocence and virtue. 1896 G. B. Shaw in Sat. Rev. 26 Dec. 672/1 A fine young woman..who..treads the boards with no little authority and assurance as one of the younger generation knocking vigorously at the door. 1914 L. Woolf Wise Virgins iv. 93 ‘Most lakes..are repulsive,’ ejaculated Harry. ‘Ah,’ said Mr. Macausland tolerantly, ‘there spoke the younger generation.’ 1939 T. S. Eliot Family Reunion i. i. 14 The younger generation Are undoubtedly decadent. 1976 ‘J. Fraser’ Who steals my Name? ii. 22 Mr. Cedric was a member of the younger generation. 2011 Ottawa Citizen (Nexis) 29 Jan. c1 That stage in life where we despair of the younger generation and institutions in general. extracted from youngeradj.n. < as lemmas
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