英文词源
- Phillips
- proper name of a cross-slot screw and corresponding screwdriver, 1935, named for its inventor, U.S. businessman Henry F. Phillips (1890-1958) of Portland, Ore. It was designed for car makers, hence the handyman's complaint that they are difficult to un-screw. Phillips lost the patent in 1949.
实用例句
- 1. Phillips murdered his wife, but got off on a plea of insanity.
- 菲利普斯谋杀了他的妻子，但以精神错乱为由逃脱了惩罚。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. Middlesbrough's Jimmy Phillips was sent off for fouling Steve Tilson.
- 米德尔斯堡队的吉米·菲利普斯因为对史蒂夫·蒂尔森犯规而被罚下场。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. Phillips had a rapt expression on his face.
- 菲利普斯表情很专注。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. Phillips ordered a cognac.
- 菲利普斯点了一杯干邑白兰地。
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- 5. Mr. Phillips was a cheery man.
- 菲利浦先生是个生性快活的人.
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