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单词 whoop-de-do
释义 whoop-de-do
noun
or whoop-de-doo \ˈh]üpdē|dü, ˈhw] also ˈw] or ]u̇p-\
(-s)
Etymology: probably irregular from whoop (II)
1. : hilarious partying : roistering conviviality : high jinks
 < there is dancing in the streets, music, singing and general whoop-de-do — Al Colby >
2. : an organized public affair or activity of any of various kinds: as
 a. : a lively social function or party
 b. : the spectacle of political contest, oratory, and maneuver
  < political whoop-de-do >
 c. : the doings contrived to attract attention to a commercial promotion : a publicity stunt or campaign
  < enlisted every means of publicity in the whoop-de-do of launching a new car >
3. : agitated public discussion or debate : a stir of opinion
 < a lot of foolish whoop-de-do in England when it was announced that an American was going to portray royalty in this film — John McCarten >
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