| 释义 |
whiz
I. verb
or whizz \ˈhwiz also ˈwiz\
(whizzed ; whizzed ; whizzing ; whizzes)
Etymology: imitative
intransitive verb
: to hum, whir, or hiss like a speeding object (as an arrow or ball) passing through air : fly or move swiftly with a hissing or buzzing sound
transitive verb
: to cause to whiz: as
a. : to project with sufficient speed to produce a whiz
b. : to rotate very rapidly; specifically : to treat (as grain or sugar) in a whizzer
II. noun
or whizz \“\
(plural whizzes)
1.
a. : a hissing, buzzing, or whirring sound
< the air filled with a whiz from passing traffic >
b. : a movement or passage of something accompanied by such a sound
< following the whiz of the bee with her eye >
sometimes : a fast trip
< took a whiz to the shore >
2. : an arrangement or agreement felt to be satisfactory : bargain, deal
III. adverb
or whizz \“\
Etymology: whiz (II)
: with a whiz
IV. noun
(plural whizzes)
Etymology: probably alteration (influenced by whiz) (I) of wiz
: a person notably qualified or able usually in a specified field of interest : wizard 3
< a whiz at mathematics > |