| 释义 |
fan·ci·er
I. \ˈfan(t)sēə(r), ˈfaan-, ˈfain-, -siə-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: fancy (II) + -er
1.
a. : one that has a special liking for or interest in a particular object, subject, or field : enthusiast
< fanciers of liturgical music >
b. : a person who breeds or grows some kind of animal or plant with the intent of approaching some standard of excellence
< a pigeon fancier >
< the multitude of African violet fanciers >
2. : one that employs or depends upon imagination (as in artistic designing or reaching decisions) : imaginer
< a fancier of foolish schemes >
II.
comparative of fancy |