cheapness

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈtʃiːpnəs/   

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The state or character trait of being cheap (stingy). uncountable,usually
    — His cheapness was legendary; he refused to use candles or lamps, not to reduce the risk of fire but rather to save a penny.
  2. The state or characteristic of being cheap (whether inexpensive, poorly made, or both). uncountable,usually
    — It seems to me that whoever at the Department of Transport or the train operating companies, or both, is specifying the standard of seats these days has taken leave of their senses and opted for cheapness over comfort.
  3. The state or characteristic of being cheap (whether inexpensive, poorly made, or both).; Synonym of shoddiness. uncountable,usually
    — The cheapness of the manufacturing is insulting. [the product is poorly made]
  4. The state or characteristic of being cheap (whether inexpensive, poorly made, or both).; Synonym of inexpensiveness; affordability. uncountable,usually
    — The cheapness of the offerings is amazing. [the prices are surprisingly good]

词形变化

cheapnesses plural

词源

Etymology tree
English cheap
Proto-Germanic *-inōną
Proto-Indo-European *-dyé-
Proto-Germanic *-atjaną
Proto-Indo-European *-tus
Proto-Germanic *-þuz
Proto-Germanic *-assuz
Proto-Germanic *-inassuz
Proto-West Germanic *-nassī
Old English -nes
Middle English -nesse
English -ness
English cheapness
From cheap + -ness.
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