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chevy

UK /ˈtʃevi/US /ˈtʃevi/

词源

源自中古英语 'chevy' 或 'chivy',可能与古法语 'chevir'(意为“完成”或“处理”)有关,后来演变为“追逐”或“骚扰”的意思。

verb

❶ 指以快速、反复的方式追逐或骚扰某人或某物,常带有戏弄或挑衅的意味。

“The kids loved to chevy the neighbor's cat around the yard.”

(孩子们喜欢在院子里追逐邻居的猫。)

“He would often chevy his little brother by hiding his toys.”

(他经常藏起弟弟的玩具来戏弄他。)

同义词:chase, harass, tease, hound, pester

noun

❶ 指一种追逐或骚扰的行为,通常带有轻松或戏谑的性质。

“The chevy between the puppies was amusing to watch.”

(小狗之间的追逐看起来很有趣。)

“Their playful chevy lasted all afternoon.”

(他们嬉戏的追逐持续了整个下午。)

同义词:chase, game, pursuit, romp, frolic

常见短语

chevy chase — 指一种追逐游戏或活动,常用于描述轻松愉快的追逐场景。

“The kids engaged in a chevy chase around the park.”

(孩子们在公园里玩起了追逐游戏。)