(noun.) a word that expresses an attribute of something.
(adj.) relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law; 'adjective law' .
杜安整理
双语例句
I do not know whether the spotted handkerchiefs which so many of them wear over their heads might have suggested the strange adjective which she used. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔.福尔摩斯历险记.
We forget that it comes from the adjective conscious. 约翰·杜威.民主与教育.
He gloated over every abhorrent adjective in the description, and identified himself with every witness at the Inquest. 查尔斯·狄更斯.远大前程.
Hold your tongue, Beadle,' said the second old gentleman, when Mr. Bumble had given vent to this compound adjective. 查尔斯·狄更斯.雾都孤儿.
Rather wishing his modest adjective away, Mr. Lorry replied, No, no, no. 查尔斯·狄更斯.双城记.
He is devilish like his sister, says Mr. George, laying a great and not altogether complimentary stress on his last adjective. 查尔斯·狄更斯.荒凉山庄.
He had a fine flow of language, and his adjectives were very vigorous. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔.福尔摩斯归来记.