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hopping

UK /ˈhɒpɪŋ/US /ˈhɑːpɪŋ/

词源

源自中古英语 'hoppen',与古英语 'hoppian'(跳跃)相关,可能与荷兰语 'huppen' 同源。

adjective

❶ 形容非常活跃或忙碌的状态,常用于口语中表示某个地方或活动非常热闹。

“The night market was hopping with people.”

(夜市里人声鼎沸,热闹非凡。)

“The club is always hopping on weekends.”

(这家俱乐部周末总是热闹非凡。)

同义词:bustling, lively, vibrant

noun

❶ 指跳跃的动作或行为,通常用于描述小动物或人的轻快跳跃。

“The rabbit's hopping was adorable.”

(兔子的跳跃动作非常可爱。)

“Children enjoy hopping on one foot.”

(孩子们喜欢单脚跳着玩。)

同义词:jumping, leaping, bouncing

常见短语

hopping mad — 形容非常生气或愤怒的状态,常用于口语中。

“He was hopping mad when he found out the truth.”

(他发现真相后气得暴跳如雷。)