释义 |
bundle /bunˈdl/ noun- A number of things loosely bound together
- A bunch
- A loose parcel
- A strand of conducting vessels, fibres, etc (biology, fibre optics, etc)
- A definite measure or quantity, such as two reams of paper, twenty hanks of linen yarn, etc
- Computer software and hardware supplied together
- A lot of money, esp in the phrase make a bundle (slang)
- A brawl (slang)
transitive verb- To make into a bundle or bundles
- (usu with up) to wrap up warmly
- To put hastily or unceremoniously (away, etc)
- To hustle
- To sell (esp specific computer software along with hardware) as a single package
intransitive verb- To pack up one's things for a journey
- To go hurriedly or in confusion (with away, off or out)
- To lie in bed together fully clad (an old custom in Wales, New England and parts of Scotland for sweethearts and others)
ORIGIN: Related to bind and bond1 bundˈler noun bundˈling noun bundle of fun An exuberant and entertaining person (sometimes ironic of one who is not) bundle of laughs (orig US, often ironic) An entertaining person or situation bundle of nerves see under nerve drop one's bundle (Aust sl) To lose one's nerve, to give up go a bundle on (slang) To like or be enthusiastic about |