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tidy/ˈtaidi/ adj., n. & v.●adj. (tidier, tidiest) 1 neat, orderly; methodically arranged 整洁的;整齐的 2 (of a person) methodically inclined (指人)爱整洁的,爱整齐的 3 colloq. considerable [口]相当多的,相当大的 it cost a tidy sum 这花了相当大的一笔钱 ●n. (pl. -ies) 1 a receptacle for holding small objects or waste scraps, esp. in a kitchen sink 盛放零星杂物的容器(尤指厨房洗涤槽的防堵过滤网罩) 2 an act or spell of tidying 整理,收拾 3 esp. US a detachable ornamental cover for a chair back etc. [尤美] (椅子靠背等处的)罩单,套子 ●v. tr. (-ies, -ied) (also absol. [亦含宾]; often foll. by 常后跟 up) put in good order; make (oneself, a room, etc.) tidy 整理,收拾;使(某人自己、房间等)整洁,整齐 □ tidily adv.□ tidiness n.[earlier = timely, seasonable: Middle English, from TIDE + -Y1] |