英和和英

語源

From tool +‎ box.

発音

• enPR: to͞ol′-bŏks'
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA: /ˈtuːlˌbɒks/
• (General American) IPA: /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/
• (General Australian) IPA: /ˈtʉːlˌbɔks/

名詞

toolbox (plural toolboxes)

1. A storage case for tools.
2. (computing) A set of pre-existing routines for use in writing new programs.
3. (figurative) A set of skills or competences
   • 2020 December 21, Bryan Lufkin, “How 'linguistic mirroring' can make you more convincing”, in BBC‎:

     Developing this chameleon-like skill could prove to be a very useful addition to your toolbox for winning people over – and getting ahead.

4. (slang) Dumbass or idiot.
   • 2007, Alexander Kern, Listen! Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen!!!:

     From the get go, one can immediately tell that this kid is a fucking toolbox.

   • 2019 October 29, Brawny Buck, “A Buck to the Face: A Royal Problem”, in YouTube‎, spoken by Buck Wild:

     I've been in construction since I was dishonorably discharged by those toolboxes in the Royal Guard.

上位語

• box

派生語

関連する語

• toolset
• toolkit
• tool chest

アナグラム

• loot box