| 释义 |
beck
I. \ˈbek\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English bek, from Old Norse bekkr; akin to Old English bæc brook, Old High German bah, Middle Irish būal flowing water
Britain : a small stream usually with a stony bed
II. verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English becken, alteration of beknen — more at beckon
intransitive verb
1. archaic : gesture, signal
2. chiefly Scotland : bow, curtsy
transitive verb
archaic : to signal to : beckon
III. noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from becken
1. chiefly Scotland : a gesture of salutation or respect : bow, curtsy, nod
< coming into the parlor with a low beck >
2.
a.
(1) : a gesture or signaling motion
(2) : a nod, wave, or other signal summoning or commanding
b.
(1) : an indication whereby one gives a command or expresses a desire
(2) : full and absolute control
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- at beck and call
IV. noun
(-s)
Etymology: probably alteration (influenced by beck) (I) of back (V)
: a large vat : back V; especially : a vat used in dyeing by hand
V. noun
(-s)
Etymology: back-formation from beckiron
: the beak of an anvil |