| 释义 |
sur·ly
I. \]lē, ]li\ adjective
(often -er/-est)
Etymology: alteration of obsolete English sirly, from Middle English, from sir + -ly — more at sir
1. obsolete : arrogant in manner or bearing : domineering, haughty, imperious
< be opposite with a kinsman, surly with servants — Shakespeare >
2. : ill-natured, abrupt, and rude : churlishly cross : crabbed
< answered in a surly voice >
< a surly dog >
< a surly old man >
3.
a. : making or accompanied by threatening sounds : menacing, gloomy, or dismal in appearance
< surly weather >
b. : difficult to manage : intractable — used chiefly of soil
Synonyms: see sullen
II. adverb
: in a haughty or imperious manner
< a lion … went surly by — Shakespeare > |