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单词 eye-washing
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Definition of eye-washing in English:

eye-washing

noun ˈʌɪwɒʃɪŋ
  • 1The action or an act of bathing or cleansing the eyes.

  • 2Chiefly South Asian. The use of speech or action which is only for outward show, or which conceals actual facts or motives.

adjective ˈʌɪwɒʃɪŋ
South Asian
  • That is intended merely for outward show or to obscure or conceal actual facts or motives.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Manchester Weekly Times. From eye + washing, after eyewash
early 20th century; earliest use found in The Referee. From eye + washing, after eyewash.

 
 

Definition of eye-washing in US English:

eye-washing

nounˈʌɪwɒʃɪŋ
  • 1The action or an act of bathing or cleansing the eyes.

  • 2Chiefly South Asian. The use of speech or action which is only for outward show, or which conceals actual facts or motives.

adjectiveˈʌɪwɒʃɪŋ
South Asian
  • That is intended merely for outward show or to obscure or conceal actual facts or motives.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Manchester Weekly Times. From eye + washing, after eyewash<br>early 20th century; earliest use found in The Referee. From eye + washing, after eyewash.

 
 
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