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单词 afoot
释义 afoot
\əˈ-\ adverb (or adjective)
Etymology: Middle English afote, from a- (I) + fote, dative of fot foot — more at foot
1. : on foot
 < traveling afoot >
 < quail are hunted either afoot or on horseback — American Guide Series: Tennessee >
2. : up and about : not bedridden
 < she is afoot again, after her short illness >
3.
 a. : on the move : in action : astir
  < there's trouble afoot >
  < he knew that something out of the ordinary was afoot — Hamilton Basso >
 b. : under way : in progress
  < there was much work afoot everywhere >
  < a plan to set afoot a new network of highways >
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