thirdhand — 영어 사전

형용사

1. Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.

   예문

   Considering that we had heard of one another in a rather third-hand manner, I was surprised at the warmth and energy with which he received me.

   더 많은 예문 (1)

   Harare, the capital, was abuzz on Tuesday with such so-called insider accounts, each one undoubtedly taking new plot twists as they went from secondhand to thirdhand and further on.

2. Having had two previous owners.

부사

1. By two intermediates.

   관련 단어

   firsthandsecondhand

형용사

1. derived from what is primary or original by two intermediate steps

   예문

   a thirdhand report

부사

1. by doubly indirect means

   예문

   I got the news thirdhand