whatnot

英 [ˈwɒtnɒt]

美 [ˈwɑːtnɑːt]

n.  (由于拿不准而不指名)某种东西，不可名状的东西

复数：whatnots　过去分词：whatnotted　

BNC.37416 / COCA.20676

牛津词典

noun

• （由于拿不准而不指名）某种东西，不可名状的东西
  used when you are referring to sth, but are not being exact and do not mention its name
  1. It's a new firm. They make toys and whatnot.
     这是家新的公司。他们制作玩具和别的小玩意儿。

柯林斯词典

• PHRASE 这一类的东西;诸如此类的东西
  People sometimes say 'and whatnot' or 'or whatnot' after mentioning one or more things, to refer in a vague way to other things which are similar.
  1. The women were there in their jeans and T-shirts and overalls and whatnot...
     女人们穿着牛仔裤、T恤、工装裤等等这类衣服在那个地方。
  2. The council can send messages or letters or whatnot in Spanish to their constituents.
     地方议会可以用西班牙文给其选民寄送通知、信件等类似的东西。

英英释义

noun

• miscellaneous curios
  Synonym:bric-a-bracknickknacknicknackknickknackery

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