atiptoe

发音

UK /əˈtɪptəʊ/
其它
US /əˈtɪptoʊ/

别名

a-tiptoe

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    On tiptoe; moving or standing on the tips of one's toes.

  2. 2.

    In a state of anticipation; keenly awaiting.

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adv.
  1. 1.

    On tiptoe; on the tips of one's toes in order to move quietly or to stand taller.

  2. 2.

    Quietly, and little by little.

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  3. 3.

    Without retreating from adversity, confrontation, or danger; standing tall; bravely, proudly, unyieldingly.

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  4. 4.

    In a state of anticipation; keenly awaiting.

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词源

From a- (prefix meaning ‘at; in; on’, used to show a condition, manner, or state) + tiptoe.

来源：wiktionary