中英词典:whatnot
形容词
1. 各种各样的,杂七杂八的 2. 无法具体描述的,不确定的名词
1. 各种各样的东西 2. 陈列架,展示架词语辨析
whatnot与其他词语的辨析: - whatnot与miscellaneous的意思相近,都表示“各种各样的”,但whatnot更强调无法具体描述。 - whatnot与sundries的意思相近,都表示“杂七杂八的东西”,但whatnot更强调无法具体描述。词汇扩充
- sundries:杂货,零碎物品 - miscellaneous:各种各样的,混杂的 - etcetera:缩写为etc. 等等,诸如此类 - odds and ends:零碎杂物,琐碎物品近义词
- odds and ends - sundries - miscellaneous反义词
- specific柯林斯词典
名词 1. A whatnot is a small piece of furniture with shelves or drawers, designed for holding or displaying objects. 2. You can refer to small, unimportant things or details as whatnot. 形容词 1. You use whatnot after mentioning several things, to refer generally to other things of the same kind. 2. You use whatnot to refer to anything else of the same general kind as things you have mentioned, when you do not want to be precise or seem to be giving a full list.牛津词典
名词 1. A small, unspecified object. 2. A shelf or case containing small objects or curiosities. 形容词 1. Used to refer to an item or items that are not identified but are felt to have something in common with items already named. 2. Used to refer to a situation, event, or thing that is not specified or known.用法
- Whatnot可作为名词、形容词使用。 - 作为名词时,表示陈列架或各种各样的东西。 - 作为形容词时,用于列举一些事物之后,泛指与之类似的其他事物。相关例句
- The shelves were filled with books, vases, and whatnots.
- She collected whatnots from her travels.
- He had a small whatnot in the corner of the room.
- There were books, magazines, papers, and a whatnot scattered all over his desk.
- She told me about her day, her plans, and whatnot.
- I need to buy some pens, paper, and whatnot for my office.
- The store sells stationery, books, toys, and whatnot.
- I found some old coins, stamps, and whatnot in the attic.
- She put her keys, phone, and whatnot on the table.
- The shopkeeper displayed various trinkets, souvenirs, and whatnots on the shelves.
- He bought a small whatnot to keep his collection of figurines.
- The top of the dresser was cluttered with jewelry, makeup, and whatnot.
- She filled the shelves with books, plants, and whatnot.
- He spent the afternoon organizing his tools, nuts, bolts, and whatnot.
- The box was filled with old photos, letters, and whatnot.
- They talked about movies, music, and whatnot during the party.
- She bought some clothes, shoes, and whatnot at the mall.
- I need to pick up some groceries, cleaning supplies, and whatnot on my way home.
- He asked me to grab some snacks, drinks, and whatnot for the party.
- We chatted about work, travel, and whatnot over a cup of coffee.