释义 |
ˈapishly, adv. [f. prec. + -ly2.] In an apish manner; with silly or ridiculous imitation.
1581Marbeck Bk. of Notes 644 The Bishop of Rome too apishly followeth Christ in many thinges. 1644Milton Areop. (Arb.) 40 So apishly romanizing that the word of command still was set downe in Latine. 1753Richardson Grandison (1781) I. xxxix. 297 The behaviour of my Lord to her..is..affectionate, but not apishly fond. |