launderette

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /lɔːnˈdɹɛt/    美 /lɔndəˈɹɛt/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A place that has facilities for washing and drying clothes that the public may pay to use.
  2. A money laundering operation.
    — The distinction is by no means watertight as any 'money launderette' may become a money launderer – and hence be guilty of a money laundering offence – the moment it knowingly engages in a money laundering operation.

词形变化

launderettes plural laundrette alternative

词源

Genericized trademark of Launderette; originally a proprietary name (1940s) of Bendix corporation, from launder + -ette.
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