Swiss Army knife

短语

瑞士军刀

发音

US /ˌswɪsˈɑɹmiˌnaɪf/

词形变化

Swiss Army knives 复数 Swiss Army knives

别名

SAK

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Any of a class of multi-function pocket knives or multitools, having a blade and various tools, such as screwdrivers and can openers.

    瑞士军刀

    瑞士刀

    瑞士军官刀

    She carries a Swiss Army knife for the convenience of having dozens of small tools handy at any moment.

  2. 2.

    A tool or approach that has many functions, one for every perceivable need.

    比喻 引申义

    This software has been a good Swiss Army knife for us as we rebuild our systems.

词源

From the prominent (although not exclusive) association of this type of knife with officers of the Swiss Army; see Swiss Army knife § History for details.

来源：wiktionary