| 单词 | multipurpose |
| 释义 | multipurpose (once / 70775 pages) adj Anything multipurpose can be used in many different ways. A multipurpose tool might include a screwdriver, flashlight, and bottle opener all in one. At your school, a multipurpose room could provide space for a music class, an after-school art club, and an area for the debate club's meetings. If you're prescribed a multipurpose medication, it might take care of your headache while also easing your stiff elbow and making you feel more energetic. Multipurpose combines multi, "many or much," from the Latin multus, with purpose, "intention," from the Old French porpos, "aim." WORD FAMILYpurpose: multipurpose, purposed, purposeful, purposeless, purposes, purposing+/purposeful: purposefully, purposefulness/purposeless: purposelessly, purposelessness/purposelessness: purposelessnesses USAGE EXAMPLESIn an adjacent anteroom, there’s a stationary bike, 15-pound weights, a multipurpose fitness tower and a TRX suspension trainer hanging on the door. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) After Mass, we accompanied Papa to a fund-raising in the multipurpose hall next to the church building. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Purple Hibiscus(2003) The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority has said it plans to save only one building and intends to use it as multipurpose space. Washington Times(Nov 26, 2016) adj having multiple uses a multipurpose tool Syn useful, utile being of use or service |
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