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单词 half-cocked
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
half-cocked /ˈhæfˈkɑkt/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. not having enough thought or preparation;
    ill-considered or ill-prepared;
    half-baked.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
half-cocked  (hafkokt, häf-),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. Military(of a firearm) at the position of half cock.
  2. lacking mature consideration or enough preparation;
    ill-considered or ill-prepared;
    half-baked.
  3. Idioms go off half-cocked, to act or happen prematurely:He went off half-cocked and told everyone the news.
Also, go off at half cock. 
  • 1800–10

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