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单词 rough-and-tumble
释义 rough-and-tumble
I. \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: probably from rough (IV)
: rough, disorderly, and hazardous fighting or struggling with much random knocking about and no holds barred : scuffle, free-for-all
 < could have handled him in a rough-and-tumble — Elmer Davis >
 < a rough-and-tumble among the boys in the playground >
 < the rough-and-tumble of frontier life >
 < the rough-and-tumble of politics >
II. adjective
1. : marked by or suited for rough-and-tumble : roughly vigorous
 < a good rough-and-tumble fight >
 < grew up in a rough-and-tumble atmosphere — E.J.Kahn >
 < stands up to rough-and-tumble wear — New York Times Magazine >
2. : put together haphazardly : makeshift
 < a rough-and-tumble fence >
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