| 释义 |
eely, a.|ˈiːlɪ|
[f. eel n. + -y.]
Eel-like. †a. Resembling the flesh of an eel. b. Resembling an eel in movement; wriggling, writhing.
1655Moufet & Bennet Health's Improv. (1746) 124 A Conger..is..of a moist, soft, and Eely Substance. 1862Calverley Verses & Tr. 16, I..See you sit with that composure On the eeliest of hacks. 1871Cassell's Mag. 22 July 336/1 We have the pleasure of seeing the snaky, eely monster whisking about in the water. |