laundromat

['lɔ:ndrəumæt, 'lɑ:n-]
  • n. (美)自助洗衣店

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.

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3. Excuse me. Is there a Laundromat nearby?
对不起, 附近有自助洗衣店 吗 ?

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4. Is there a Laundromat in the neighborhood?
附近有自助洗衣房 吗 ?

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5. Yes. There's a Laundromat on Grand Avenue.
有,格兰德大道上有个自助洗衣店.

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