| 单词 | neck |
| 释义 | neck n. & v. --n 1. a the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders. b the part of a shirt, dress, etc. round or close to the neck. 2. a something resembling a neck, such as the narrow part of a cavity or vessel, a passage, channel, pass, isthmus, etc. b the narrow part of a bottle near the mouth. 3. the part of a violin etc. bearing the finger-board. 4. the length of a horse's head and neck as a measure of its lead in a race. 5. the flesh of an animal's neck (neck of lamb). 6. Geol. solidified lava or igneous rock in an old volcano crater or pipe. 7. Archit. the lower part of a capital. 8. sl. impudence (you've got a neck, asking that). --v 1. intr. & tr. colloq. kiss and caress amorously. 2. a tr. form a narrowed part in. b intr. form a narrowed part. Phrases and idioms get it in the neck colloq. 1. receive a severe reprimand or punishment. 2. suffer a fatal or severe blow. neck and neck running level in a race etc. neck of the woods colloq. a usu. remote locality. neck or nothing risking everything on success. up to one's neck (often foll. by in) colloq. very deeply involved; very busy. Derivatives necked adj. (also in comb.). necker n. (in sense 1 of v.). neckless adj. Etymology: OE hnecca ult. f. Gmc |
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