| 单词 | nod |
| 释义 | nod v. & n. --v (nodded, nodding) 1. intr. incline one's head slightly and briefly in greeting, assent, or command. 2. intr. let one's head fall forward in drowsiness; be drowsy. 3. tr. incline (one's head). 4. tr. signify (assent etc.) by a nod. 5. intr. (of flowers, plumes, etc.) bend downwards and sway, or move up and down. 6. intr. make a mistake due to a momentary lack of alertness or attention. 7. intr. (of a building etc.) incline from the perpendicular (nodding to its fall). --n a nodding of the head. Phrases and idioms get the nod US be chosen or approved. nodding acquaintance (usu. foll. by with) a very slight acquaintance with a person or subject. nod off colloq. fall asleep. nod through colloq. 1. approve on the nod. 2. Brit. Parl. formally count (a Member of Parliament) as if having voted when unable to do so. on the nod colloq. 1. with merely formal assent and no discussion. 2. on credit. Derivatives noddingly adv. Etymology: ME nodde, of unkn. orig. |
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