laundromat
['lɔ:ndrəumæt, 'lɑ:n-]
英文词源
- laundromat (n.)
- "automatic coin-operated public laundry," 1946, originally (1942) a proprietary name by Westinghouse for a type of automatic washing machine; from laundry + ending probably suggested by automat. Also used for public clothes-washing places in U.S. were washateria (1935), laundrette (1945). The Westinghouse machine was popular after the war and was available with coin chutes and timers.
双语例句
- 1. Laundromat is really depressing.
- 自助洗衣店真闷.
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- 2. Yes. There's a Laundromat around the corner.
- 有.拐角的地方就有一个.
来自朗文快捷英语教程 2
- 3. Excuse me. Is there a Laundromat nearby?
- 对不起, 附近有自助洗衣店 吗 ?
来自朗文快捷英语教程 1
- 4. Is there a Laundromat in the neighborhood?
- 附近有自助洗衣房 吗 ?
来自朗文快捷英语教程 2
- 5. Yes. There's a Laundromat on Grand Avenue.
- 有,格兰德大道上有个自助洗衣店.
来自朗文快捷英语教程 1