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单词 ruddy
释义 rud·dy
I. \ˈrədē, -di\ adjective
(-er/-est)
Etymology: Middle English rudi, rudie, from Old English rudig, from rudu rud + -ig -y — more at rud
1. : having or marked by a reddish color associated with the glow of good health or a suffusion of blood (as from exercise, excitement, exposure)
 < a ruddy complexion >
 < ruddy face >
 < stout ruddy countryman >
2.
 a. : of the color red
 b. : red, reddish
  < ruddy glares from the blast furnaces — D.E.Keir >
3. : glowing, lively, vivid
 < ruddy memories >
4. Britain — used as a generalized expression of intensification
 < a ruddy lie >
 < a ruddy shame >
often losing all force
 < what's the ruddy matter >
— often considered vulgar
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
: to make ruddy : redden
 < sunlight ruddied the windows >
III. adverb
Britain — an intensive
 < could ruddy well do as he liked >
— often considered vulgar
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