单词 | peter |
释义 | Word Frequency peter 1(ˈpiːtə) verb (intr; foll by out or away) to fall (off) in volume, intensity, etc, and finally cease the cash petered out in three months Word origin C19: of unknown originWord Frequency peter 2(ˈpiːtə) bridge, whist verb (intransitive) 1. to play a high card before a low one in a suit, usually a conventional signal of a doubleton holding or of strength in that suit noun 2. the act of petering Word origin C20: perhaps a special use of peter1 (to fall off in power)Word Frequency peter 3(ˈpiːtə) noun slang 1. a safe, till, or cash box 2. a prison cell 3. the witness box in a courtroom 4. mainly US a slang word for penis Word origin C17 (meaning a case): from the name PeterWord Frequency Peter(ˈpiːtə) noun New Testament 1. Saint. Also called: Simon Peter. died ?67 ad, a fisherman of Bethsaida, who became leader of the apostles and is regarded by Roman Catholics as the first pope; probably martyred at Rome. Feast day: June 29 or Jan 18 2. either of two epistles traditionally ascribed to Peter (in full The First Epistle and The Second Epistle of Peter) |
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