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单词 nodding terms
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nodding terms
nodding terms n. terms of slight acquaintance; esp. in to be on nodding terms (with).
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the mind > emotion > love > friendliness > [noun] > state of being acquainted > acquaintance > slight acquaintance
bowing acquaintance1807
nodding acquaintance1824
nodding terms1838
the mind > emotion > love > friendliness > make friends with [verb (transitive)] > make acquaintance > be acquainted with slightly
to be on nodding terms (with)1959
1838 J. Galt in Tait's Edinb. Mag. Jan. 41/2 We were not overly acquaint, though on nodding terms when we passed.
1863 C. Dickens Uncommerc. Traveller in All Year Round 18 July 494/2 I am on nodding terms with a meditative turncock.
1959 I. Opie & P. Opie Lore & Lang. Schoolchildren viii. 122 Childhood is on nodding terms with the supernatural.
1990 Poetry Rev. Spring 18/1 Of the enormous cast featured here..I was on nodding terms with most and more or less friendly with many.
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