| 释义 |
beeline
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: bee (I) + line; from the belief that nectar-laden bees return to their hives in a direct line
: a straight line : a straight direct course traversed rapidly — usually used with make
< make a beeline to safer quarters >
II. intransitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
: to go fast over the straightest quickest course — sometimes used with it
< ambulances beelining it for the hospital > |