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单词 akimbo
释义 akim·bo
I. \əˈkim(ˌ)bō\ adverb
Etymology: Middle English in kenebowe
: in or into a position in which the hand is placed usually on or near the hip so that the elbow projects outward at an angle
 < to stand akimbo surveying their little plots of land — John Galsworthy >
 < her arms went akimbo on her hips — Donn Byrne >
II. adjective
1. : placed akimbo
 < with one elbow akimbo >
 < she stood with arms akimbo >
— usually used postpositively
2. : set in a bent position
 < a tailor sitting with legs akimbo >
 < his hands folded under his head, his elbows akimbo >
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