secondhand
/ˌsekəndˈhænd/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2345 in the learning path
二手的；用过的
Definitions
adj. Previously owned or used by someone else.
二手的；用过的
adj. Learned from others rather than experienced directly.
间接得来的
adv. From a previous owner or through another person.
以二手方式；间接地
Example
I bought a secondhand bicycle from my neighbour.
我从邻居那里买了一辆二手自行车。
Buying secondhand furniture can reduce household spending and limit the environmental impact of producing new goods.
购买二手家具可以减少家庭开支，并降低生产新商品对环境的影响。
Collocations
- secondhand furniture
- secondhand information
- buy secondhand
- secondhand smoke
Synonyms
- used
- pre-owned
Antonyms
- new
Usage tip
也常写作second-hand；信息义指非亲身所得。
FAQ
- What does secondhand mean?
- Previously owned or used by someone else. Learned from others rather than experienced directly. From a previous owner or through another person.
- How is secondhand pronounced?
- UK /ˌsekəndˈhænd/, US /ˌsekəndˈhænd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
