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Paraphernalia N Uncount Refer Large Full 英[ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə 美[ˌpærəfɚˈneljə Fəˈneljə

单词 paraphernalia
音标
英[ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə] 美[ˌpærəfɚˈneljə, -fəˈneljə]
解释
n.随身物品;装备,设备;[法]妻子的财产;
例句

N-UNCOUNT
(某人携带的或与特定活动有关的)大量物品,全套装备
You can refer to a large number of objects that someone has with them or that are connected with a particular activity as paraphernalia.
例:...a large courtyard full of builders' paraphernalia...堆满建筑工人所需装备的大庭院
例:Get rid of all cigarettes and ashtrays and other paraphernalia associated with smoking.扔掉所有香烟、烟灰缸和与吸烟有关的其他物品。

N-UNCOUNT
繁琐手续;繁文缛节
If you disapprove of the things and events that are involved in a particular system or activity, and you think they are unnecessary, you can refer to them as paraphernalia .
例:The public don't necessarily want the paraphernalia of a full hearing.公众并不一定希望走全面听证的复杂程序。
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