intransitive. To apply oneself vigorously and bravely to (a fight, contest, task, etc.). In later use chiefly in to stand to it: to fight…
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释义 | the world > action or operation > manner of action > vigour or energy > carry on vigorously [verb (transitive)] > apply oneself to vigorously (11) to stand to ——?a1400 intransitive. To apply oneself vigorously and bravely to (a fight, contest, task, etc.). In later use chiefly in to stand to it: to fight… to shove at1542 absol. and intransitive. to shove at: to push against (an object) in order to displace or overthrow; †figurative to apply one's energies to (a… to fall upon ——1617 intransitive. To seize or apply oneself to (something) eagerly or purposefully; esp. to begin to eat (food, a meal) voraciously or with relish; = t… to work awaya1635 intransitive. To work continuously or methodically; to keep working (at something). to fall aboard1642 intransitive. More generally: to apply oneself to a task or undertaking, esp. in a purposeful or energetic manner; to get to work. Also with with or… to fall on ——1650 intransitive. Chiefly British. To seize or apply oneself to (something) eagerly or purposefully; esp. to begin to eat (food, a meal) voraciously or… to go at ——1675 intransitive. To attack, make an attack upon; (also) to set about or deal with, esp. vigorously or enthusiastically. Also to go at it: to engage… to pitch into ——1823 intransitive. To attack or assail forcibly (with blows, words, etc.); to rebuke or criticize strongly; to set about. Also transitive with it, and… to lay into1880 absol. and intransitive. To deal blows; to make an attack. Chiefly in phraseological expressions with… to lay into: to belabour; to ‘pitch into’… to be (also go) at the ——1898 colloquial (chiefly British and Irish English). to be (also go) at the —— (also with personal… To deal with (an activity or task) in an intense… to sail in1936 Of persons, in various transferred senses. to sail in (slang): to proceed boldly to action. Also, to launch into or attack; also figurative. |
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