| 释义 |
snell
I. \ˈsnel\ adjective
(-er/-est)
Etymology: Middle English snel, snell, from Old English snell quick, active, bold; akin to Old High German snel strong, bold, agile, Old Saxon, fresh, active, bold, Old Norse snjallr well-spoken, brave
1. chiefly dialect
a. : acting or moving swiftly : quick, eager
b. : sharp-witted, acute
2. : having a keen edge : piercing, biting
< a snell wind blew down the street — Christopher Morley >
II. adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from snel, snell, adjective
dialect chiefly Britain : quickly, swiftly, vigorously
III. noun
(-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
: a short line (as of gut or nylon) by which a fishhook is attached to a longer line
IV. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
: to attach to or by a snell |