| 单词 | fiddle |
| 释义 | fiddle /fid"l/, n. , v. , fiddled, fiddling. n. 1. a musical instrument of the viol family. 2. violin: Her aunt plays first fiddle with the state symphony orchestra. 3. Naut. a small ledge or barrier raised in heavy weather to keep dishes, pots, utensils, etc., from sliding off tables and stoves. 4. Brit. Informal. swindle; fraud. 5. fine as a fiddle, South Midland and Southern U.S. See fiddle (def. 6). 6. fit as a fiddle, in perfect health; very fit: The doctor told him he was fit as a fiddle. Also, as fit as a fiddle. 7. play second fiddle. See second fiddle. v.i. 8. to play on the fiddle. 9. to make trifling or fussing movements with the hands (often fol. by with): fiddling with his cuffs. 10. to touch or manipulate something, as to operate or adjust it; tinker (often fol. by with): You may have to fiddle with the antenna to get a clear picture on the TV. 11. to waste time; trifle; dally (often fol. by around): Stop fiddling around and get to work. 12. Brit. Informal. to cheat. v.t. 13. to play (a tune) on a fiddle. 14. to trifle or waste (usually used with away): to fiddle time away. 15. Bookbinding. to bind together (sections or leaves of a book) by threading a cord through holes cut lengthwise into the back. 16. Brit. Informal. a. to falsify: to fiddle the account books. b. to cheat: to fiddle the company out of expense money. [bef. 1000; ME; OE fithele (c. G Fiedel, D vedel, OHG fidula) prob. < VL *vitula (cf. VIOL, VIOLA1), perh. deriv. of L vitulari to rejoice] |
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