释义 |
hit on something hit (up)on (someone or something)1. Literally, to strike someone or something in a particular spot. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hit" and "(up)on." Just hit on the top of the TV until the sound comes back on. A pair of shoes fell off the shelf in my closet and hit me right on the head.2. To discover or realize something. I think we've finally hit upon the reason the experiment has been failing.3. To flirt with someone, often when it is unwelcome. In this usage, the phrase is always "hit on" (not "upon"). Are you hitting on me? You're a married man!See also: hithit on something in. to discover something; to think up or invent something. She hit on a new scheme for removing the impurities from drinking water. See also: hit, on, something |