单词 | moon |
释义 | moon n. & v. --n   1. a the natural satellite of the earth, orbiting it monthly, illuminated by the sun and reflecting some light to the earth. b this regarded in terms of its waxing and waning in a particular month (new moon). c the moon when visible (there is no moon tonight).   2. a satellite of any planet.   3. (prec. by the) something desirable but unattainable (promised them the moon).   4. poet. a month. --v   1. intr. (often foll. by about, around, etc.) move or look listlessly.   2. tr. (foll. by away) spend (time) in a listless manner.   3. intr. (foll. by over) act aimlessly or inattentively from infatuation for (a person). Phrases and idioms moon boot a thickly-padded boot designed for low temperatures. moon-faced having a round face. over the moon extremely happy or delighted. Derivatives moonless adj. Etymology: OE mona f. Gmc, rel. to MONTH |
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