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单词 done
释义 done
I.
Etymology: Middle English doon, ydoon (past participle of don, doon to do), from Old English gedōn, past participle of dōn to do; akin to Old High German gitān done — more at do
past part & nonstandard past of do
II. \ˈdən\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English doon, ydoon, from doon, ydoon, past participle
1. : conformable to social convention or the proprieties of a sport, profession, or system of protocol : according with good breeding or the amenities : decorous
 < you know it isn't done to hold hands in public places — Louis Auchincloss >
 < at table there are cases where now it is the done thing to use the fingers >
2. : arrived at the finish or the very end of a course or of one's concern : having reached adequate accomplishment or the limit of one's need, use, or endurance : through
 < just one more question and I'm done >
 < certain to make history before he's done >
 < will you never get done with that scraping >
3. : having strength or energy depleted : quite exhausted : suffering collapse : spent
 < the camels were too done to carry our weight — T.E.Lawrence >
— often used with up
 < are you done up, or would you like to take me up the ladder and show me the sights — Elmer Davis >
4. of time : brought to an end : gone by
 < he said the day of the circus big top is done >
5. : doomed to failure, defeat, or death
 < industry in this section is done >
6. : cooked or roasted sufficiently (as for serving)
 < the meat is done >
7. : fitted out or dressed especially in flawless or in elaborate fashion : given finishing touches
 < his clothes in press, his shoes perfectly done — Emily Post >
— sometimes used with up
III. adverb
1. dialect : already
2. dialect : actually, exceedingly
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