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单词 mill-tail
释义

mill-tail

/ˈmɪlteɪl/
noun
1The water downstream from a mill which has passed through the mill-wheel; the channel in which water runs away after passing through a mill.
2Chiefly US regional. In similative and figurative use, denoting rapid movement, furious activity, or violent, unstoppable force.

Origin

Mid 16th century. From mill + tail.

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