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单词 astir
释义 astir
\əˈstər, +V -ər.; əˈstə̄, +V -ər. also -ə̄r\ adjective
Etymology: probably alteration of Scots asteer, from a- (I) + steer, variant of stir
1. : stirring : in a state of activity or motion
 < a fresh and more vigorous spirit was plainly astir — Van Wyck Brooks >
 < hundreds of men moved restlessly, so that the whole hill was astir — Kenneth Roberts >
— often used with with
 < streams astir with trout >
 < the ship was astir with agitated passengers — Ngaio Marsh >
2. : out of bed : up
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