英语词汇“chock-a-block”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

chock-a-block or chock·a·block

(chŏkə-blŏk′)

adj.

1. Squeezed together; jammed: The cheering fans were chock-a-block in the stands.

2. Completely filled; stuffed: "I recommend the north shore chowder, chockablock with pieces of seasonal fish" (Charles Monaghan).

3. Nautical Drawn so close as to have the blocks touching. Used of a ship's hoisting tackle.

adv.

Chock: a hall that was chock-a-block full.

[Alteration (influenced by CHOCK) of block-a-block : BLOCK + A-² + BLOCK.]

单词	chock-a-block
释义	chock-a-block or chock·a·block (chŏkə-blŏk′) adj. 1. Squeezed together; jammed: The cheering fans were chock-a-block in the stands. 2. Completely filled; stuffed: "I recommend the north shore chowder, chockablock with pieces of seasonal fish" (Charles Monaghan). 3. Nautical Drawn so close as to have the blocks touching. Used of a ship's hoisting tackle. adv. Chock: a hall that was chock-a-block full. [Alteration (influenced by CHOCK) of block-a-block : BLOCK + A-² + BLOCK.]
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