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sheerness

/sheer-nis/US // ˈʃɪər nɪs //UK // (ˌʃɪəˈnɛs) //

峭壁,峭度,峭岩,峭壁上

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a seaport in N Kent, in SE England on the Isle of Sheppey, at the mouth of the Thames: government dockyards.

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Examples

  • Earlier this week, news broke that Lululemon was recalling its Luon pant on account of ‘sheerness’.

  • On Monday, Lululemon recalled an entire production run of its ‘Luon’ black yoga pants on account of accidental sheerness.

  • The athletic-wear company has recalled its “Luon” yoga pants on account of “sheerness.”

  • From that time one vessel after another deserted the band, and put themselves under the protection of the fort at Sheerness.

  • Orth'ris, on the rear-rank log, whispers we had got into the Thames below Sheerness by mistake.

  • The valve was opened, and the car first struck the water some two miles north of Sheerness.

  • England paid dearly before the value of Sheerness as a strong position was recognised.

  • Then, as the Sheerness rolled closer, two more ensigns fluttered to the deck.