释义 |
knock-off \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun (plural knock-offs) Etymology: knock off 1. : the action of knocking off; especially : the automatic coming to a halt of a machine or of a part of a machine through the action of a device actuated when the functioning of the machine becomes faulty 2. : a cam or other device designed to safeguard a machine or part of a machine from continuing to function when operation becomes faulty 3. : the time set for leaving off from work or from some other occupation < finished the greater part of the job long before knock-off > |