请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 half-cocked
释义 half-cocked
 /haf"kokt", hahf"-/,  adj.  
  1. (of a firearm) at the position of half cock.
  2. lacking mature consideration or enough preparation; ill-considered or ill-prepared; half-baked.
  3. 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]
随便看

 

英语词典包含168451条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/11/10 13:50:09