| 单词 | at a stick |
| 释义 | > as lemmasat a stick b. A temporary stoppage; a pause or halt; a hitch in proceedings. Frequently in at a stick: at a standstill. Obsolete (Scottish in later use). ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > difficulty > hindrance > hindering completely or preventing > [noun] > a check or rebuff > temporary or minor hocket1276 stick1647 hitch1748 contretemps1809 technical hitch1877 glitch1962 hiccup1965 1647 R. Baillie Anabaptism v. 139 But the greatest stick is upon the antecedent, Baptismes succession to Circumcision. 1684 J. Bunyan Pilgrim's Progress 2nd Pt. 104 When we came at the Hill Difficulty, he made no stick at that, nor did he much fear the Lyons. View more context for this quotation 1889 R. L. Stevenson Master of Ballantrae viii. 196 It is a strange thing that I should be at a stick for a date. 1893 R. L. Stevenson Catriona iv. 43 The Advocate appeared for a moment at a stick, sitting with pursed lips. 1901 ‘G. Douglas’ House with Green Shutters xii. 121 His mind was at a stick. < as lemmas |
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