hang a shingle

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To start a small business of one's own.
    — Delena had been overwhelmed with business since she hung a shingle and the Festival of Nations became a confirmed reality.

词形变化

hangs a shingle present,singular,third-person hanging a shingle participle,present hung a shingle participle,past hung a shingle past

词源

The names of small businesses are often displayed on shingles.
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