double taken.

Etymology: < double adj.¹ + take n.¹Previous versions of the OED give the stress as: ˈdouble-take.

Originally U.S.

A delayed reaction to a situation, sight of a person, etc., rapidly following an earlier inappropriate reaction; esp. a procedure in comedy, etc., in which an actor at first reacts unexpectedly or inappropriately to a given situation and then, as if more fully realizing the implications, reacts in an expected or more usual manner. Also, a second, often more detailed, look.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > emotion > [noun] > emotional reaction to stimulus > delayed

double take1938

1938 Chatelaine Jan. 50/2 In case you aren't familiar with the ‘double-take’—it's an exaggerated reaction to surprise.

1941 H. MacInnes Above Suspicion vii. 55 A young man had come out of the hotel door; he halted as he heard Frances' voice, and looked at her, giving what Hollywood has perfected as the ‘double take’.

1942 L. V. Berrey & M. Van den Bark Amer. Thes. Slang 595/4 Double take, Edward Everett Horton's specialty—first he beams at what he thinks is a compliment, then he realizes the truth and ‘takes’ it the second time, but not so happily.

1957 New Yorker 23 Nov. 43/1 The only person who recognized the former President during our stroll together happened to be a friend of ours..who performed a double take worthy of the late Oliver Hardy.

1958 Notes & Queries Feb. 65/2 The Antonio-Aquilina scenes have to be read with a ‘double-take’: the comedy is obvious, the ugliness must be discovered lying just below the comic surface.

1958 Notes & Queries Feb. 66/1 The play is, in effect, an extended double-take.

1959 P. Moyes Dead Men don't Ski xix. 260 The Colonel did a sort of double-take, as though he'd seen the others for the first time.

1961 A. Wilson Old Men at Zoo i. 21 I said, ‘Ah!’ Then I did a quick double-take, and added, ‘What reporter?’

1970 ‘E. McGirr’ Death pays Wages ii. 33 ‘It'll be the good doctor,’ said Oakley rising. Piron did a double-take, for a dazzling brunette entered.

Derivatives

double-take v. (intransitive) to act in such a manner.

ΚΠ

1958 L. Fletcher in Cerf & Carmel 24 Favorite One-Act Plays 125/1 Duffy has been examining lunch, but double-takes suddenly on above.

1962 John o' London's 10 May 460/3 Mr. Ustinov sits there..blinking, double-taking.

1969 ‘E. McGirr’ Entry of Death ii. 22 The old fellow momentarily double-took, but being quick-witted darted a cunning look at the saloon bar.

This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1972; most recently modified version published online March 2021).

单词	double take
释义	double taken. Etymology: < double adj.¹ + take n.¹Previous versions of the OED give the stress as: ˈdouble-take. Originally U.S. A delayed reaction to a situation, sight of a person, etc., rapidly following an earlier inappropriate reaction; esp. a procedure in comedy, etc., in which an actor at first reacts unexpectedly or inappropriately to a given situation and then, as if more fully realizing the implications, reacts in an expected or more usual manner. Also, a second, often more detailed, look. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > [noun] > emotional reaction to stimulus > delayed double take1938 1938 Chatelaine Jan. 50/2 In case you aren't familiar with the ‘double-take’—it's an exaggerated reaction to surprise. 1941 H. MacInnes Above Suspicion vii. 55 A young man had come out of the hotel door; he halted as he heard Frances' voice, and looked at her, giving what Hollywood has perfected as the ‘double take’. 1942 L. V. Berrey & M. Van den Bark Amer. Thes. Slang 595/4 Double take, Edward Everett Horton's specialty—first he beams at what he thinks is a compliment, then he realizes the truth and ‘takes’ it the second time, but not so happily. 1957 New Yorker 23 Nov. 43/1 The only person who recognized the former President during our stroll together happened to be a friend of ours..who performed a double take worthy of the late Oliver Hardy. 1958 Notes & Queries Feb. 65/2 The Antonio-Aquilina scenes have to be read with a ‘double-take’: the comedy is obvious, the ugliness must be discovered lying just below the comic surface. 1958 Notes & Queries Feb. 66/1 The play is, in effect, an extended double-take. 1959 P. Moyes Dead Men don't Ski xix. 260 The Colonel did a sort of double-take, as though he'd seen the others for the first time. 1961 A. Wilson Old Men at Zoo i. 21 I said, ‘Ah!’ Then I did a quick double-take, and added, ‘What reporter?’ 1970 ‘E. McGirr’ Death pays Wages ii. 33 ‘It'll be the good doctor,’ said Oakley rising. Piron did a double-take, for a dazzling brunette entered. Derivatives double-take v. (intransitive) to act in such a manner. ΚΠ 1958 L. Fletcher in Cerf & Carmel 24 Favorite One-Act Plays 125/1 Duffy has been examining lunch, but double-takes suddenly on above. 1962 John o' London's 10 May 460/3 Mr. Ustinov sits there..blinking, double-taking. 1969 ‘E. McGirr’ Entry of Death ii. 22 The old fellow momentarily double-took, but being quick-witted darted a cunning look at the saloon bar. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1972; most recently modified version published online March 2021). < n.1938
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