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busting

UK //ˈbʌstɪŋ//US //ˈbʌstɪŋ//

词源

源自动词 'bust' 的现在分词形式,'bust' 本身是 'burst' 的变体,最早可追溯至16世纪,可能与古英语 'berstan'(破裂)有关。

verb

❶ 指用力打破或摧毁某物,常用于描述突然而猛烈的动作。也可表示因过度使用或压力而崩溃。

“The kids were busting the piñata at the party.”

(孩子们在派对上用力击打皮纳塔。)

“He kept busting the door until it finally opened.”

(他不停地猛撞门,直到门终于开了。)

同义词:breaking, smashing, destroying, collapsing, failing

adjective

❶ 形容非常忙碌或充满活力,常用于口语中表达极度的状态。

“I'm busting with work this week.”

(我这周工作忙得不可开交。)

“She was busting to tell everyone the secret.”

(她迫不及待地想把秘密告诉所有人。)

同义词:busy, bursting, crowded, energetic, overflowing

常见短语

busting a move — 俚语,指跳舞或突然采取行动,通常带有即兴或热情的含义。

“When the music started, he was busting a move on the dance floor.”

(音乐响起时,他在舞池里尽情跳舞。)

busting someone's chops — 非正式表达,指取笑或批评某人,通常是开玩笑的方式。

“Stop busting my chops about my cooking skills!”

(别再取笑我的厨艺了!)