英语词汇“imperial bushel”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词

imperial bushel

释义

bushel¹ /bŭshˈəl/

noun

A dry measure of 8 gallons, in UK no longer official, for grain, fruit, etc (imperial bushel 2219.36 cu in)
A container for this quantity
A large amount or number (now US inf)

ORIGIN: OFr boissiel, from root of box¹

hide one's light under a bushel

To keep quiet about or conceal one's talents or abilities

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