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单词 head-foremost
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Definition of head-foremost in English:

head-foremost

adverb ˌhɛdˈfɔːməʊst
  • With the head going first or in front of the rest of the body; head first. Also figurative: precipitately, hastily; headlong, recklessly.

adjective ˌhɛdˈfɔːməʊst
  • Characterized by falling or diving head-foremost. Also figurative: precipitate, hasty; reckless. Now rare.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in William Dampier (1651–1715), buccaneer and explorer. From head + foremost.

 
 

Definition of head-foremost in US English:

head-foremost

adverbˌhɛdˈfɔːməʊst
  • With the head going first or in front of the rest of the body; head first. Also figurative: precipitately, hastily; headlong, recklessly.

adjectiveˌhɛdˈfɔːməʊst
  • Characterized by falling or diving head-foremost. Also figurative: precipitate, hasty; reckless. Now rare.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in William Dampier (1651–1715), buccaneer and explorer. From head + foremost.

 
 
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