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单词 fiddle
释义

fiddle

​noun countable ​informal
UK /ˈfɪd(ə)l/
Other entries for this word
fiddle verb
fiddle around phrasal verb
fit as a fiddle phrase
fiddle while Rome burns phrase
play second fiddle to someone phrase
fiddle about phrasal verb at fiddle around
Word Forms
singularfiddle
pluralfiddles
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    a dishonest method of getting money or other benefits

    a tax/insurance fiddle

    be on the fiddle:

    He thought all self-employed people were on the fiddle.

    Synonyms and related words
    Tricks, pretences and dishonest plans
    ploy
    hoax
    dodge
  2. 2
    Sound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬a violin
    Synonyms and related words
    Musical instruments
    accordion
    air guitar
    baby grand
  3. 3
    ​usually singularan act of touching, moving, or changing something many times in order to improve it or make it work better
    Synonyms and related words
    Instances of touching, holding and physical contact
    touch
    contact
    hold
  4. 4

    there’s many a good tune played on an old fiddle

    a person’s old age does not mean that their capabilities and skills deteriorate
    Rebecca’s old age does not mean she is useless. There’s many a good tune played on an old fiddle.
    Submitted by:
    Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 27/07/2017
    Open Dictionary - July2017
phrases
fit as a fiddle
play second fiddle to someone

fiddle

​noun countable ​informal
US /ˈfɪd(ə)l/
Other entries for this word
fiddle verb
fiddle around phrasal verb
fit as a fiddle phrase
fiddle while Rome burns phrase
play second fiddle to someone phrase
Word Forms
singularfiddle
pluralfiddles
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    Sound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬a violin
    Synonyms and related words
    Musical instruments
    accordion
    air guitar
    baby grand
  2. 2
    a dishonest method of getting money or other benefits

    a tax/insurance fiddle

    Synonyms and related words
    Tricks, pretenses and dishonest plans
    ploy
    hoax
    dodge
  3. 3
    ​usually singularan act of touching, moving, or changing something many times in order to improve it or make it work better
    Synonyms and related words
    Instances of touching, holding and physical contact
    touch
    contact
    hold
  4. 4

    there’s many a good tune played on an old fiddle

    a person’s old age does not mean that their capabilities and skills deteriorate
    Rebecca’s old age does not mean she is useless. There’s many a good tune played on an old fiddle.
    Submitted by:
    Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 27/07/2017
    Open Dictionary - July2017
phrases
fit as a fiddle
play second fiddle to someone

fiddle ​‌

​verb
UK /ˈfɪd(ə)l/
Other entries for this word
fiddle noun
fiddle around phrasal verb
fit as a fiddle phrase
fiddle while Rome burns phrase
play second fiddle to someone phrase
fiddle about phrasal verb at fiddle around
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyfiddle
he/she/itfiddles
present participlefiddling
past tensefiddled
past participlefiddled
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    intransitive to touch or move something with many small quick movements of your fingers because you are bored, nervous, or concentrating on something else
    fiddle with:

    She fiddled with the sugar packet, avoiding his eyes.

    Synonyms and related words
    To touch, or to pick up someone or something
    touch
    pick up
    handle
    1. 1a
      to touch, move, or change something many times in order to improve it or make it work better

      Kay was fiddling with the radio dial.

      Synonyms and related words
      To touch, or to pick up someone or something
      touch
      pick up
      handle
  2. 2
    transitive ​informalto produce false results or records, in order to get money or other benefits

    They all fiddle their taxes.

    fiddle the figures/books/accounts:

    They accuse the government of fiddling the unemployment figures.

    Synonyms and related words
    To do something dishonest
    cheat
    defraud
    falsify
  3. 3
    intransitive ​informalto play a tune on the violin
    Synonyms and related words
    Playing, performing and arranging music
    accompany
    arrange
    articulation
phrases
fiddle while Rome burns
phrasal verbs
fiddle around

fiddle ​‌

​verb
US /ˈfɪd(ə)l/
Other entries for this word
fiddle noun
fiddle around phrasal verb
fit as a fiddle phrase
fiddle while Rome burns phrase
play second fiddle to someone phrase
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyfiddle
he/she/itfiddles
present participlefiddling
past tensefiddled
past participlefiddled
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    intransitive to touch or move something with many small quick movements of your fingers because you are bored, nervous, or concentrating on something else
    fiddle with:

    She fiddled with her napkin, avoiding his eyes.

    Synonyms and related words
    To touch, or to pick up someone or something
    touch
    pick up
    handle
    1. 1a
      to touch, move, or change something many times in order to improve it or make it work better

      Kay was fiddling with the radio dial.

      Synonyms and related words
      To touch, or to pick up someone or something
      touch
      pick up
      handle
  2. 2
    transitive ​informalto produce false results or records, in order to get money or other benefits

    They all fiddle their taxes.

    fiddle the figures/books/accounts:

    They accuse the government of fiddling the unemployment figures.

    Synonyms and related words
    To do something dishonest
    cheat
    falsify
    fake
  3. 3
    intransitive ​informalto play a tune on the violin
    Synonyms and related words
    Playing, performing and arranging music
    accompany
    arrange
    articulation
phrases
fiddle while Rome burns
phrasal verbs
fiddle around
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