| 释义 |
Dixie
Dix·ie 1 D0307100 (dĭk′sē) A region of the southeast United States, usually comprising the states that joined the Confederacy during the Civil War. The term was popularized in the minstrel song "Dixie's Land," written by Daniel D. Emmett (1815-1904) in 1859.
Dix·ie 2 D0307100 (dĭk′sē)n. Any one of several songs bearing this name, popular as Confederate war songs.Idiom: whistle Dixie Slang To engage in unrealistically rosy fantasizing: "If you think mass transportation is going to replace the automobile I think you're whistling Dixie" (Henry Ford II).
[After Dixie1.]dixie (ˈdɪksɪ) n1. (Military) chiefly military a large metal pot for cooking, brewing tea, etc2. (Military) a mess tin[C19: from Hindi degcī, diminutive of degcā pot]
dixie (ˈdɪksɪ) ndialect Northern English a lookout
Dixie (ˈdɪksɪ) n1. (Placename) Also called: Dixieland the southern states of the US; the states that joined the Confederacy during the Civil War2. (Music, other) a song adopted as a marching tune by the Confederate states during the American Civil Waradj (Placename) of, relating to, or characteristic of the southern states of the US[C19: perhaps from the nickname of New Orleans, from dixie a ten-dollar bill printed there, from French dix ten]Dix•ie (ˈdɪk si)
n. the southern states of the United States, esp. those that were part of the Confederacy. [1855–60, Amer.; often said to be (Mason-)Dix(on line) + -ie] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  Dixie - the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861Confederacy, Confederate States, Confederate States of America, Dixieland, Southslave state - any of the southern states in which slavery was legal prior to the American Civil WarAlabama, Camellia State, Heart of Dixie, AL - a state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil WarArkansas, Land of Opportunity, AR - a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil WarEverglade State, FL, Florida, Sunshine State - a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil WarEmpire State of the South, Georgia, Peach State, GA - a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil WarLouisiana, Pelican State, LA - a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil WarMagnolia State, Mississippi, MS - a state in the Deep South on the gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate States during the American Civil WarMissouri, Show Me State, MO - a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the UnionNC, North Carolina, Old North State, Tar Heel State - a state in southeastern United States; one of the original 13 coloniesPalmetto State, SC, South Carolina - a state in the Deep South; one of the original 13 coloniesTennessee, TN, Volunteer State - a state in east central United StatesLone-Star State, Texas, TX - the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of MexicoOld Dominion, Old Dominion State, VA, Virginia - a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War | | 2. | dixie - a large metal pot (12 gallon camp kettle) for cooking; used in military campspot - metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lidBritain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom |
TranslationsDixie
be whistling Dixieslang To have an unrealistic, usually overly optimistic, view of something. "Dixie" was a song popular among Confederate soldiers during the US Civil War and became associated with continuing to hope for the success of a lost cause. Primarily heard in US. You're whistling Dixie if you think we're making the playoffs this year.See also: Dixie, whistlewhistle Dixieslang To have an unrealistic, usually overly optimistic, view of something. "Dixie" was a song popular among Confederate soldiers during the US Civil War and became associated with continuing to hope for the success of a lost cause. Primarily heard in US. You're whistling Dixie if you think we're making the playoffs this year.See also: Dixie, whistlebe not whistling Dixieslang To have a realistic or honest view of something, as opposed to an overly optimistic one. "Dixie" was a song popular among Confederate soldiers during the US Civil War and became associated with continuing to hope for the success of a lost cause. Primarily heard in US. It sounds like they really are going to give everyone a raise. You weren't just whistling Dixie, Bob!See also: Dixie, not, whistlenot (just) whistling Dixieslang Having a realistic or honest view of something, as opposed to an overly optimistic one. "Dixie" was a song popular among Confederate soldiers during the US Civil War and became associated with continuing to hope for the success of a lost cause. It sounds like they really are going to give everyone a raise. You weren't just whistling Dixie, Bob!See also: Dixie, not, whistlenot just whistling DixieRur. not talking nonsense. (Alludes to a song titled "Dixie.") Man, you are right! You're not just whistling Dixie. When you say she is wrong, you're not just whistling Dixie.See also: Dixie, just, not, whistleYou ain't just whistlin' Dixie.Rur. You are right. Tom: Sure is hot today. Bill: Yeah, you ain't just whistlin' Dixie. It's a scorcher. Charlie: That was a good movie. Jane: You ain't just whistlin' Dixie. It was the best I've ever seen.See also: Dixie, justwhistle DixieEngage in unrealistic, hopeful fantasizing, as in If you think you can drive there in two hours, you're whistling Dixie. This idiom alludes to the song "Dixie" and the vain hope that the Confederacy, known as Dixie, would win the Civil War. See also: Dixie, whistlenot be whistling Dixie AMERICANIf someone is not whistling Dixie, they are being honest or realistic and should not be ignored. `Is that a threat?' — `I'm not just whistling Dixie.' He was not whistling Dixie last month when he told financial analysts that the firm is as competitive as ever. Note: Dixie was the name given to the region of the southern and eastern United States which formed the Confederate side in the Civil War. The area gave its name to several songs which were popular as Confederate war songs. See also: Dixie, not, whistlewhistle Dixie engage in unrealistic fantasies; waste your time. US Dixie is an informal name for the Southern states of the USA. The marching song ‘Dixie’ ( 1859 ) was popular with Confederate soldiers in the American Civil War. 2001 New York Times These guys are just whistling Dixie…They're ignoring the basic issues that everyone's been pointing out to them for a decade. See also: Dixie, whistlenot just whistling Dixie (...ˈdɪksi) tv. not talking nonsense. (Folksy. Refers to a song titled Dixie.) Man, you are right! You’re not just whistling Dixie. See also: Dixie, just, not, whistle whistle Dixie Slang To engage in unrealistically rosy fantasizing: "If you think mass transportation is going to replace the automobile I think you're whistling Dixie" (Henry Ford II).See also: Dixie, whistlewhistlin' Dixie, you ain't justYou said a mouthful. The origin of this expression has been lost, but it is generally thought to allude to the 1860 song “Dixie,” with words and music by Dan Emmett. Originally written for a minstrel show, it became famous as a Civil War marching song of the Confederacy, “Dixie” being a nickname for the South whose origin has also been lost. Allegedly General Pickett, just before he made his famous charge at Gettysburg, ordered that the song be played to bolster the morale of his troops. The saying presumably means that you’re not just whistling the marching song and mouthing empty words, but instead getting down to the actual combative meaning. See also you said a mouthful.See also: justDixie
Dixie1. the southern states of the US; the states that joined the Confederacy during the Civil War 2. a song adopted as a marching tune by the Confederate states during the American Civil War Dixiepopular name for Southern states in U.S. and for song. [Am. Hist.: EB, III: 587]See: Southern StatesDixie
Synonyms for Dixienoun the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861Synonyms- Confederacy
- Confederate States
- Confederate States of America
- Dixieland
- South
Related Words- slave state
- Alabama
- Camellia State
- Heart of Dixie
- AL
- Arkansas
- Land of Opportunity
- AR
- Everglade State
- FL
- Florida
- Sunshine State
- Empire State of the South
- Georgia
- Peach State
- GA
- Louisiana
- Pelican State
- LA
- Magnolia State
- Mississippi
- MS
- Missouri
- Show Me State
- MO
- NC
- North Carolina
- Old North State
- Tar Heel State
- Palmetto State
- SC
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- TN
- Volunteer State
- Lone-Star State
- Texas
- TX
- Old Dominion
- Old Dominion State
- VA
- Virginia
noun a large metal pot (12 gallon camp kettle) for cookingRelated Words- pot
- Britain
- Great Britain
- U.K.
- UK
- United Kingdom
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
|