释义
[ goh -ingz-on , awn ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈgoʊ ɪŋzˈɒn, ˈɔn / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun Informal . conduct or behavior, especially when open to criticism: We had never seen such goings-on as at the last dance.
happenings; events: The American newspaper kept her in touch with the goings-on back home.
Origin of goings-on First recorded in 1765–75; noun use of present participle phrase going on
Words nearby goings-on going for one, going, going, gone, going my way, going on, going-over, goings-on , going to, going train, go in one ear and out the other, go into, go into a huddle
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Example sentences from the Web for goings-on In his more-than-a-dozen books, he has thoughtfully mined the goings-on of the ape world for insights about the human one.
What Can Animals Teach Us About Our Morality? | Robert Herritt| April 5, 2013| DAILY BEAST
The goings-on at Deccan Chronicle demonstrate the state of the industry.
Journalists as Advertisers | Justin Green| October 8, 2012| DAILY BEAST
The goings-on of the Shreveport werewolf pack and Alcide (Joe Manganiello)?
‘True Blood’ Season 5: Has HBO’s Vampire Drama Lost Its Bite? | Jace Lacob| June 8, 2012| DAILY BEAST
She never seemed fazed or perturbed by the goings-on and the very chaotic sleeping arrangements.
Earthy Beauty | Peter Eyre| March 19, 2009| DAILY BEAST
Hobby and Rayburn were only the first in a stream of politicians to stay in touch with goings-on at Del Charro.
The Death of the Texas Oilman | Bryan Burrough| February 4, 2009| DAILY BEAST
Moreover I felt very uneasy in my mind as to the probable outcome of the goings-on in the forecastle and galley.
The Log of a Sea-Waif | Frank T. Bullen
You can't deal with me as with those who look through their fingers at the goings-on of their spouses.
Eyes Like the Sea | Mr Jkai
Now I've always suspected that; though he manages to keep his goings-on devilish quiet.
The Great Adventure | Arnold Bennett
What are an old woman's eyes for if not to watch the goings-on of the young ones?
Carette of Sark | John Oxenham
Hannah had no idea of these goings-on , or she would have expected the roof to fall in and crush them.
Jan and Her Job | L. Allen Harker
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British Dictionary definitions for goings-on pl n informal actions or conduct, esp when regarded with disapproval
happenings or events, esp when mysterious or suspicious there were strange goings-on up at the Hall
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