thirdhand — Słownik języka angielskiego

Przymiotnik

1. Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.

   Przykłady

   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.

   Więcej przykładów (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.

Przysłówek

1. By two intermediates.

   Wyrazy powiązane

   firsthandsecondhand

Przymiotnik

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

   Przykłady

   a thirdhand report

Przysłówek

1. by doubly indirect means

   Przykłady

   I got the news thirdhand