| 单词 |
dumpster diving |
| 释义 |
dumpster diving, n. U.S. Brit. |ˈdʌm(p)stə ˌdʌɪvɪŋ|, U.S. |ˈdəm(p)stər ˌdaɪvɪŋ| Forms: also with capital initial. [‹ dumpster n. + diving n. Compare slightly later dumpster-dive v.] The practice of searching through a rubbish container (esp. a dumpster or skip) for food, items of value, etc.
1983Life July 39 (caption) Rat and Mike call rummaging for food in trash bins behind restaurants dumpster diving. 1995Forum on Computer Risks (Electronic ed.) 25 Aug. It's easy to get credit card numbers through dumpster diving..and telephone scams. 2002N.Y. Times 5 Dec. d1/3 In Boulder.., where houses are demolished to make way for mansions, Dumpster diving for building supplies may have found its cultural moment. |

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