figurative. to harp upon, on (†of), a, one, the same (etc.) string: to repeat a statement or dwell on a subject to a wearisome or tedious length.
| 单词 | θ148844 |
| 释义 | the mind > language > speech > repetition > repeat [verb (intransitive)] > dwell on something (7) to harp upon, on (of), a, one, the same (etc.) string?1531 figurative. to harp upon, on (†of), a, one, the same (etc.) string: to repeat a statement or dwell on a subject to a wearisome or tedious length. to sing the same (or one) song1551 In phrases. to sing the same (or one) song, to tell the same tale, to harp on the same strain. chant1572 intransitive. To talk, esp. volubly, persistently, or at length; to harp on about something. ding1582 intransitive. To speak with tiresome repetition or reiteration, esp. about a particular subject; to dwell on a topic; (also) to keep on at someone… to go on1863 intransitive. colloquial. To talk excessively, tiresomely, or interminably (about something or at someone). Also: to talk volubly; to rail, storm… to keep on1907 colloquial. to be on about: to keep talking about, to harp on, to speak or write about (a subject). to be on at (also to be on to): to nag or… riff1952 intransitive. In extended use: to improvise or expound upon a subject; to produce (usually extended) variations on a theme, topic, etc. Also trans… |
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