| 释义 |
flounce
I. \ˈflau̇n(t)s\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian flunsa to hurry, Swedish dialect flunsa to plunge
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to move suddenly and usually clumsily and jerkily in or as if in a state of emotional turmoil
< flounced away in a rage >
b. : to move with a conscious awareness of self and usually in a manner to draw attention to one's person
< flouncing across the hotel lobby >
2. : to spring, turn, or twist with sudden effort or violence : flounder, struggle
< the horse flounced wildly on the slippery paving >
3. : to enter or leave with an effect of flouncing
< flounced out of the room >
< flouncing into the discussion >
often : to walk out : drop out — usually used with off or out
< an actress who flounces out on her contract >
< the seamstresses flounced off on strike >
transitive verb
archaic : to move or cause to move suddenly, violently, or jerkily (as in flinging, splashing, or slamming)
II. noun
(-s)
: an act or instance of flouncing : a sudden or sharp jerk (as of the body)
< moved with a flounce to open the door >
< giving the pillows a quick flounce to straighten and smooth them >
III. adverb
: with a flouncing motion
IV. noun
(-s)
Etymology: irregular from frounce
: a strip of fabric that is straight, gathered, pleated, or circular-cut and is attached by one edge (as in finishing or trimming) so that the free edge will have maximum fullness
< a vanity with a chintz flounce >
often : a wide ruffle
V. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
: to trim or finish with or as if with flounces |