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单词 bread-and-butter
释义 bread-and-butter
\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: bread and butter
1. now chiefly Britain : adolescent : marked by the weakness, naïveté, or forcelessness of a juvenile : schoolgirlish
2.
 a. : associated or connected with earning a livelihood, making money, or other mundane practical purposes
  < a practical bread-and-butter education >
  < too busy with the bread-and-butter side of life to attend many social functions — A.T.Weaver >
 b. : staple, sustaining : dependable as a source of income often through being in steady demand
  < concentrating on bread-and-butter products rather than fads >
  < don't overlook a bread-and-butter item that could be boosting your dollar volume — Circle & Monogram >
3. : sent or given by way of thanks for hospitality
 < a bread-and-butter letter to his hostess >
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