| 释义 |
footling
I. foot·ling \ˈfu̇tliŋ\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: from foot (I) + -ling (n. suffix)
: one of the fore-and-aft strips of wood secured to the frames in the bottom of a small boat : floorboard — called also footing
II. footling adverb (or adjective)
Etymology: foot (I) + -ling (adverb suffix)
: with or having the feet foremost
< footling presentation at delivery >
III. foo·tling \ˈfü]d.əliŋ, ˈfu̇], ]t(ə)liŋ\ adjective
Etymology: from present participle of footle
1. : lacking judgment, intelligence, or experience : foolish, silly
< footling amateurs who understand nothing — E.R.Bentley >
2. : lacking importance, use, or value : trivial, insignificant
< a pity that such an attractive young woman should be interested in such footling things — Nevil Shute > |