pursestring

词形变化

pursestrings 复数 pursestrings

别名

purse string

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A cord or string, the middle of which is enclosed in the hem of the opening of a soft purse or sack, that, when pulled, closes the purse.

  2. 2.

    Budgetary control; authority over capital outlay or investment decisions.

    比喻 复数形式

    those who hold the pursestrings

词汇关系

名词

上位词 2

string drawstring

整体词 1

purse

词源

From purse + string.

来源：wiktionary