| 释义 |
driv·el /ˈdrɪvəl/ vi. | vt. | n.
I (-el(l)ed;-el·(l)ing)
❶ vi.
1. 〈古〉淌口水；流鼻涕
2. 说傻话，讲幼稚的无聊话
The politicians always drivel on about promises that they can't possibly fulfil. 政客们老是喋喋不休地作些不大可能实现的允诺。
3. 〈古〉(似口水般)流淌
❷ vt.
1. 愚蠢地说，幼稚无聊地说
drivel absurdities 愚蠢地说些荒唐话
2. 愚蠢地浪费(时间、精力、资源等)
II n.
1. 〈古〉(口中流出的)涎沫，口水；流涕
2. 蠢话，幼稚无聊的话
He talks a lot of idiot drivel! 他总是讲一大堆傻话!
[< OE dreflian to slaver] |