second hand
noun
UK/ˈsek.ᵊnd ˌhænd/
US/ˈsek.ᵊnd ˌhænd/
Definitions of second hand noun
- Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)
The slender indicator on clocks and watches that marks the passage of seconds.
時鐘或手錶上指示已過秒數的細長指針
adjective
UK/ˌsek.ᵊndˈhænd/
US/ˌsek.ᵊndˈhænd/
Definitions of second hand adjective
- B1
Previously owned; not new; having belonged to another person.
舊的；二手的
The condition of this second-hand car is quite acceptable.
這輛二手車的狀況相當不錯。
They purchased some second-hand furniture from the home store.
他們從家居店買了一些二手家具。
This sweater is second-hand, but I like it very much.
這件毛衣是二手的，但我非常喜歡。
adverb
UK/ˈsek.ᵊnd ˌhænd/
US/ˈsek.ᵊnd ˌhænd/
Definitions of second hand adverb
- B1
Previously owned; not new; having belonged to another person.
舊的；二手的
The condition of this second-hand car is quite acceptable.
這輛二手車的狀況相當不錯。
They purchased some second-hand furniture from the home store.
他們從家居店買了一些二手家具。
This sweater is second-hand, but I like it very much.
這件毛衣是二手的，但我非常喜歡。