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arkwright

/ahrk-rahyt/US // ˈɑrkˌraɪt //UK // (ˈɑːkraɪt) //

邝美云,邝美玲,邝美玉,邝美英

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a maker of chests, boxes, or coffers.

Examples

  • On this occasion she called on one Mrs. Arkwright, who was a very old acquaintance, though hardly to be called an intimate friend.

  • Therefore I beg that it may not be imputed to Mrs. Arkwright as a fault that she toddled out and sought eagerly for her gossips.

  • Miss Arkwright indicates the exact high-water mark sanctioned, candidly.

  • Anyhow, Miss Gwendolen Arkwright did, on her way to the appointment, and was reproved therefore.

  • Brindley, Arkwright, and Watt may be taken as typical representatives of the three operations.