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07/13/2007 THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
pocketbook Show phonetics
noun [C] US
1 a woman's handbag:
I need a new pocketbook to go with these shoes.
2 sb's pocketbook the money that someone has or their ability to pay for things:
These new tax arrangements will hit everyone's pocketbook.
Voters don't all realize how much the results could affect their pocketbooks.
convenient
adjective
1 suitable for your purposes and needs and causing the least difficulty:
Our local shop has very convenient opening hours.
A bike's a very convenient way of getting around.
[+ that] It's very convenient that you live near the office.
[+ to infinitive] I find it convenient to be able to do my banking by phone.
What time would it be convenient for me to come round?
NOTE: The opposite is inconvenient.
2 near or easy to get to or use:
a very convenient bus service
Our new flat is very convenient for (= near to) the kids' school.
conveniently Show phonetics
adverb
The house is conveniently situated near the station and the shops.
HUMOROUS I asked her to tidy the kitchen but of course she conveniently forgot (= she forgot because she did not want to do it).
convenience S
noun [U]
when something is convenient:
I like the convenience of living so near work.
Just for convenience, I'm going to live at my mother's place until my new house is ready.
flag of convenience noun [C usually singular] UK 權宜船籍
If a ship sails under a flag of convenience, it means it is operated or taxed under the laws of a country different from its home country in order to save money:
They always register their ships under a flag of convenience.
convenience
noun
1 [C] a device or machine, usually in the house, which operates quickly and needs little effort:
The house has every modern convenience.
2 [C usually plural] (ALSO public convenience) FORMAL a public toilet
con・ven・ience
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show one's hand
noun [C] US
1 a woman's handbag:
I need a new pocketbook to go with these shoes.
2 sb's pocketbook the money that someone has or their ability to pay for things:
These new tax arrangements will hit everyone's pocketbook.
Voters don't all realize how much the results could affect their pocketbooks.
adjective
1 suitable for your purposes and needs and causing the least difficulty:
Our local shop has very convenient opening hours.
A bike's a very convenient way of getting around.
[+ that] It's very convenient that you live near the office.
[+ to infinitive] I find it convenient to be able to do my banking by phone.
What time would it be convenient for me to come round?
NOTE: The opposite is inconvenient.
2 near or easy to get to or use:
a very convenient bus service
Our new flat is very convenient for (= near to) the kids' school.
conveniently Show phonetics
adverb
The house is conveniently situated near the station and the shops.
HUMOROUS I asked her to tidy the kitchen but of course she conveniently forgot (= she forgot because she did not want to do it).
convenience S
noun [U]
when something is convenient:
I like the convenience of living so near work.
Just for convenience, I'm going to live at my mother's place until my new house is ready.
flag of convenience noun [C usually singular] UK 權宜船籍
If a ship sails under a flag of convenience, it means it is operated or taxed under the laws of a country different from its home country in order to save money:
They always register their ships under a flag of convenience.
convenience
noun
1 [C] a device or machine, usually in the house, which operates quickly and needs little effort:
The house has every modern convenience.
2 [C usually plural] (ALSO public convenience) FORMAL a public toilet
con・ven・ience
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