释义 |
ex I. \ˈeks\ noun (-es) Etymology: ex- : one that formerly held a specified position or place; especially : a former spouse < took my ex and the children to dinner > II. \(|)eks\ preposition Etymology: Latin 1. : out of : from < sturdy plants ex 3-inch pots > as a. : from a specified place or source — used chiefly in commerce < the goods will be supplied ex stock or ex factory at the option of the buyer > b. — a function word used by breeders to identify the dam of an animal < a promising calf by Eric XVI ex Heatherbell > 2. : free from : without: as a. : without an indicated value or right (as a dividend declared, interest accrued, or a preferential right to purchase shares) — used especially of securities < was willing to buy the shares ex rights > b. : free of charges precedent to removal from the specified place, purchaser to provide means of subsequent transportation < ex dock > < ex warehouse > — used also attributively with a hyphen between ex and the noun III. \ˈeks\ noun (-es) : the letter x IV. noun (-es) Etymology: alteration of English dialect ax, from Old English eax axis, axle — more at axis dialect : axle V. noun (-es) Etymology: by shortening 1. : expense 2. : examination VI. abbreviation 1. examined 2. example 3. exception 4. exchange 5. excluding 6. excursion 7. executed; executive 8. exempt 9. exercise 10. exhibit 11. export 12. express 13. extra 14. extract 15. extremely |