单词 | opener |
释义 | opener /oh"peuh neuhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that opens. 2. a device for opening sealed containers: can opener. 3. the first of several theatrical numbers, variety acts, sports events, etc.: a humorous monologue as an opener. 4. openers, Poker. cards in a hand, as a pair of jacks or better, that according to a given standard are worth enough to enable the holder to make the first bet of a deal. 5. for openers, as an initially stated reason or argument; at the outset; to begin with: Well, for openers, I don't have the money. [1540-50; OPEN + -ER1] |
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