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词汇 pea-time
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Definition of pea-time in English:

pea-time

noun ˈpiːtʌɪm
Regional, US
  • The time for harvesting peas. Chiefly in figurative and similative expressions, especially in "the last of pea-time" (and variants): a time or condition of exhaustion, indigence, or decline; a person or thing in such a condition.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William Caruthers (c1800–1846). From pea + time interjection conj..

Definition of pea-time in US English:

pea-time

nounˈpiːtʌɪm
Regional, US
  • The time for harvesting peas. Chiefly in figurative and similative expressions, especially in "the last of pea-time" (and variants): a time or condition of exhaustion, indigence, or decline; a person or thing in such a condition.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William Caruthers (c1800–1846). From pea + time [interjection, conjunction].

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