“barge、pole”的英文意思_释义_用法

单词

barge-pole

释义

barge-pole
A long pole with which a barge is propelled (see also quot. 1890); frequent in colloq. phr. (and variants) I wouldn't touch him (or it) with (the end of) a barge-pole, I refuse to have anything to do with him (or it).
1890Farmer Slang I. 124 Barge-Pole. (Winchester College.) A large stick or thick bough, of which there was one in each fagot. Also generally used for any large piece of wood.1893Lady Monkswell Diary Dec. (1944) 239 It will be a long while before any political party touches Home Rule again with the end of a barge pole.1914H. A. Vachell Quinneys' ii. xvi. 229 If he was a fool I wouldn't touch him with a barge-pole.1915A. H. Gibbs Persistent Lovers li, Hideous little beast! I wouldn't touch him with the end of a barge pole.1918Mrs. H. Ward War & Elizabeth v. 86 If he tries to leave me this funny old place..there are two can play at that game. I wouldn't touch it with a barge-pole.

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