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

glutton

(glʌtən )

Word forms: gluttons

1. countable noun

If you think that someone eats too much and is greedy, you can say they are a glutton. [disapproval]

I can't control my eating. It's hard when people don't understand and call you a glutton.

2. countable noun

If you say that someone is a glutton for something, you mean that they enjoy or need it very much.

He was a glutton for hard work. [+ for]

Ivy must be a glutton for punishment. [+ for]

Idioms:

a glutton for punishment

a person who keeps on doing something which is unpleasant or difficult for them

What I want to know is why on earth you want anything to do with this confused and angry man. Obviously you're a glutton for punishment.

单词	glutton
释义	glutton (glʌtən ) Word forms: gluttons 1. countable noun If you think that someone eats too much and is greedy, you can say they are a glutton. [disapproval] I can't control my eating. It's hard when people don't understand and call you a glutton. 2. countable noun If you say that someone is a glutton for something, you mean that they enjoy or need it very much. He was a glutton for hard work. [+ for] Ivy must be a glutton for punishment. [+ for] Idioms: a glutton for punishment a person who keeps on doing something which is unpleasant or difficult for them What I want to know is why on earth you want anything to do with this confused and angry man. Obviously you're a glutton for punishment. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
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