| 释义 |
Definition of linespeople in English: linespeoplenoun ˈlʌɪnzpiːpl 1Sport (originally and chiefly Tennis). In games played on a field or court: officials who assist the referee or umpire from the sideline or touchline, considered collectively. 2Originally North American. People employed to repair and maintain telephone or electricity power lines, considered collectively.
Origin 1970s. From the genitive of line + people, probably after slightly earlier linesperson. Definition of linespeople in US English: linespeoplenounˈlʌɪnzpiːpl 1Sport (originally and chiefly Tennis). In games played on a field or court: officials who assist the referee or umpire from the sideline or touchline, considered collectively. 2Originally North American. People employed to repair and maintain telephone or electricity power lines, considered collectively.
Origin 1970s. From the genitive of line + people, probably after slightly earlier linesperson. |