单词 | tidy |
释义 | tidy —tidy /ˈtaɪ.di/ adjective (ORDERED) ► A2 having everything ordered and arranged in the right place, or liking to keep things like this: » The house was clean and tidy.» My flatmate isn't very tidy.» neat and tidy» a tidy solutionThesaurus+: ↑Clean and tidytidily /-dɪ.li/ adverb► F0» Put your clothes away tidily.Thesaurus+: ↑Clean and tidytidiness /-nəs/ noun [U] Thesaurus+: ↑Clean and tidy • • • Extra Examples:» Keeping a garden tidy is a full-time job.» She likes everything neat and tidy.» If he wants to carry on living here, he's going to have to change his ways and learn to be a bit more tidy.» I like to keep my desk tidy.» You could use clips to keep your hair more tidy.adjective [before noun] INFORMAL (LARGE) ► F0 (of amounts of money) large: » His business deals make him a tidy sum.Thesaurus+: ↑Large amounts of money , ↑Small amounts of moneynoun a desk, car, sink, etc. tidy► F0 a small container for a few objects, that makes it easier for you to keep your desk, car, etc. tidyThesaurus+: ↑General and miscellaneous containersverb [I or T] ↑Verb Endings for tidy ► A2 to make a place or a collection of things tidy: » Tidy (up) these papers before you leave, please.» I'm tired of asking you to tidy your room (up).» Have you tidied up yet, kids?Thesaurus+: ↑Cleaning and tidying places and thingsˌtidy-ˈup /ˌtaɪ.diˈʌp/ noun [S]► F0» Let's have/do a quick tidy-up before mum gets home.Thesaurus+: ↑Cleaning and tidying places and things • • • Extra Examples:» The children have to learn to tidy up after themselves .» I asked her to tidy the kitchen but of course she conveniently forgot .» I want no ifs and buts - just get on and tidy your room now.» "I'll tidy the kitchen if you clean the car." "OK, it's a bargain."» I'll tidy my things away tonight - and that's a promise! |
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