| 释义 |
yen
I. \ˈyen\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Japanese en circle, yen, from Chinese (Pekingese) yüan2 round, circle, dollar
1. : the basic monetary unit of Japan — see money table
2. : a coin or note representing one yen
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: obsolete English slang yen-yen craving for opium, from Chinese (Cant) in-yăn, from in opium + yăn craving
1. : an impelling craving for opium or some other narcotic
< wanted a fix to get his yen off >
2. : a strong desire or propensity : longing
< a yen to see the world >
: urge
< whatever you have a yen to do — ride, swim, or fish — Saturday Night >
III. intransitive verb
(yenned ; yenned ; yenning ; yens)
: to desire intensely : long, yearn |