grab bag

短语

n. 摸彩袋, （各色人等、各种成分的）混杂, 聚合

发音

AU

词形变化

grab bags 复数

别名

grabbag

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A gift, purchase, etc. whose contents are concealed until after a selection is made; a bag as gift that comprises mystery prizes.

    Winners can choose a gift from the grab bags on the table.

  2. 2.

    A bag from which a gift or prize may be withdrawn (grabbed) unseen.

  3. 3.

    Any random assortment, selection or possibility.

    比喻

    With that system, it's a grab bag which files we can find at any moment.

  4. 4.

    A moderately large bag of crisps or other snack, suitable for sharing.

  5. 5.

    A bag containing essential items, which can be easily picked up and taken in an emergency.

词汇关系

名词

上位词 10

variety container mixture assortment motley potpourri smorgasbord miscellanea miscellany mixed bag

词源

Literal sense

来源：wiktionary