perishing
/ˈperɪʃɪŋ/adjective
Brit. informal <英, 非正式>
1
- dated used for emphasis or to express annoyance〈旧〉讨厌的, 该死的：
I could murder that perishing kid!
我真想杀了那讨厌的小东西！
as submodifier you've been a perishing long time with that coffee!你那咖啡喝得真够久的！
2
- predic. extremely cold酷寒的, 极冷的：
it's perishing in the tent.
帐篷里冷极了。
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