| 释义 |
bus·tle
I. \ˈbəsəl\ verb
(bustled ; bustled ; bustling \ˈbəs(ə)liŋ\ ; bustles)
Etymology: probably alteration of obsolete buskle to prepare, bustle about, freq. of busk (II)
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to move energetically and often with apparent purpose but usually noisily or inefficiently
< she never bustles but she is constantly busy — Time >
b. : hurry, hustle
< the head waiter bustled up, full of apologies — Ian Bevan >
2. obsolete : struggle, contend
3. : teem, crawl
< all the river landings bustled with colorful activity — American Guide Series: Minnesota >
transitive verb
: to cause to bustle : hurry, hustle
II. noun
(-s)
1. : a stir or commotion of bustling : noisy or energetic activity
< the hustle and bustle of the city >
2. archaic : struggle, scuffle
Synonyms: see stir
III. noun
(-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
: a framework (as of metal, whalebone, crinoline) or a padded cushion that expands and supports the fullness and drapery of the back of a woman's skirt in some former fashions; also : a recurrent fashion adapted from this |