| 释义 |
tearing
I. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of tear (III)
1. : causing continuing or repeated pain or distress : harrowing
< tearing headache >
< tearing cough >
2. : hasty, violent, furious
< tearing hurry >
< tearing rage >
3. chiefly Britain : splendid, impressive
< tearing success >
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: from gerund of tear (II)
: abnormal watering of the eyes occurring as a reaction to local conditions (as conjunctivitis) or because of obstruction of the lacrimal passages
< tearing from the eye and nose-blowing — M.F.A.Montagu > |