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bustling

UK //ˈbʌs.lɪŋ//US //ˈbʌs.lɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'bustlen'(意为匆忙移动),可能模仿快速动作的拟声词。

adjective

❶ 形容地方或场景充满活力、繁忙热闹的状态,通常指人来人往、活动频繁的场所。

“The bustling market was filled with vendors shouting and customers bargaining.”

(热闹的市场里充斥着商贩的叫卖声和顾客的讨价还价声。)

“Times Square is always bustling with tourists day and night.”

(时代广场无论昼夜都挤满了熙熙攘攘的游客。)

同义词:busy, lively, crowded, vibrant, hectic

常见短语

bustling with activity — 形容某个地方充满各种活动或人群,显得非常热闹繁忙。

“The airport terminal was bustling with travelers during the holiday season.”

(假日期间,机场航站楼里挤满了匆匆忙忙的旅客。)