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circulating library

/ˈsɜːrkjʊleɪtɪŋ ˈlaɪbrəri/

翻译: 历史术语,指18至19世纪在免费公共图书馆出现之前,向会员收费出借书籍的图书馆。

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/ˈsɜːrkjʊleɪtɪŋ ˈlaɪbrəri/C1formal已废弃
  • zh历史术语,指18至19世纪在免费公共图书馆出现之前,向会员收费出借书籍的图书馆。

A historical term for a library that lends books to members for a fee, common in the 18th and 19th centuries before free public libraries became widespread.

  1. Historical lending libraryC1formalbritish

    A type of library, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, that lent books to subscribers for a fee.

    zh流通图书馆

    • The circulating library in the town allowed members to borrow novels for a small subscription fee.
    • Many circulating libraries were established to provide access to literature for the growing middle class.
    • He visited the circulating library every week to exchange his books.