| 单词 | on the tilt |
| 释义 | > as lemmason (also upon) the tilt b. on (also upon) the tilt: in a tilted position, like a cask or vessel raised on one end or side when nearly empty: = a-tilt adv. 1. Also figurative. ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > inclination > obliquely [phrase] > tilted on (also upon) the tilt1560 1560 J. Heywood Fourth Hundred Epygrams xcii. sig. Bviiiv Tyll tubbe stande a tylte. 1658 T. Goodwin Fair Prospect Ded. sig. A3 When her natural strength, and Abilities began to run low, and on Tilt, as it were; Her Spiritual affections seemed as if but fresh broached. 1706 E. Baynard in J. Floyer Anc. Ψυχρολουσια Revived (rev. ed.) ii. 234 When (low drawn) Time's upon the Tilt, Few Sands and Minuts left to run. 1712 Spectator No. 292. ⁋4 Liberality..performed with such Chearfulness..that may shew Good-nature and Benevolence overflowed, and do not, as in some Men, run upon the Tilt, and taste of the Sediments of a grutching uncommunicative Disposition. < as lemmas |
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