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单词 bottom liner
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Definition of bottom liner in English:

bottom liner

noun ˌbɒtəm ˈlʌɪnə
  • 1A performer whose name appears on the bottom line of the bill advertising a particular performance, venue, etc. (typically as the second or third most important act in the programme). Compare "top-liner", "headliner". Now rare.

  • 2A person (typically a business executive, accountant, etc.) regarded as chiefly or only motivated by financial considerations, especially final profits. Also more generally: a person interested only in the overall outcome or essential facts of a situation.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Era. From bottom line + -er.

Definition of bottom liner in US English:

bottom liner

nounˌbɒtəm ˈlʌɪnə
  • 1A performer whose name appears on the bottom line of the bill advertising a particular performance, venue, etc. (typically as the second or third most important act in the programme). Compare "top-liner", "headliner". Now rare.

  • 2A person (typically a business executive, accountant, etc.) regarded as chiefly or only motivated by financial considerations, especially final profits. Also more generally: a person interested only in the overall outcome or essential facts of a situation.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Era. From bottom line + -er.

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