dead set

短语

n. 决定性攻击, 猛烈攻击

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dead sets 复数 more dead set 比较级 most dead set 最高级

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dead-set

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The rigid pose a hunting dog assumes when pointing out game to a hunter.

    体育

    The judge at the dog show took points off the Irish setter's dead set because its right ear twitched a few times.

  2. 2.

    A fixed or stationary condition arising from obstacle or hindrance; a deadlock.

    to be at a dead set

  3. 3.

    A determined effort.

    比喻 引申义

    I might not graduate first in my class, but I'll make a dead set at it.

  4. 4.

    A pointed and persistent attack on a person.

adj.
  1. 1.

    Unswervingly dedicated; resolutely determined.

    If John is dead set on marrying Catherine, his parents' objection will only provoke a falling out.

    The governor is dead set against the concealed weapons permit legislation and will veto it even if it costs her the re-election.

  2. 2.

    Complete and utter; total.

    澳大利亚 非正式

    He is a dead set fool.

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