| 单词 | ripple |
| 释义 | ripple 1. n. & v. --n 1. a ruffling of the water's surface, a small wave or series of waves. 2. a gentle lively sound that rises and falls, e.g. of laughter or applause. 3. a wavy appearance in hair, material, etc. 4. Electr. a slight variation in the strength of a current etc. 5. ice-cream with added syrup giving a coloured ripple effect (raspberry ripple). 6. US a riffle in a stream. --v 1. a intr. form ripples; flow in ripples. b tr. cause to do this. 2. intr. show or sound like ripples. Phrases and idioms ripple mark a ridge or ridged surface left on sand, mud, or rock by the action of water or wind. Derivatives ripplet n. ripply adj. Etymology: 17th c.: orig. unkn. 2. n. & v. --n a toothed implement used to remove seeds from flax. --vtr. treat with a ripple. Etymology: corresp. to MDu. & MLG repel(en), OHG riffila, rifilon |
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