nippy

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英语[编辑]

词源[编辑]

nip +‎ -y

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nippy (比较级 nippier最高级 nippiest)

  1. (英国非正式) 速度
    • c. 2000, Melanie Allen, Customer Relations Management (page 6)
      A Rolls Royce will not do if you need an economical, nippy car that is easy to park.
  2. (非正式指天气) 寒冷
    Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.
    哇,今天有点啊,我得戴手套了。
  3. 咬人
    • 1995, Nancy Baer, Choosing a Dog: A Guide to Picking the Perfect Breed (page 161)
      Spoiling may create a pushy, nippy dog that lacks confidence.
  4. (苏格兰非正式) 恼人的,烦人
  5. (苏格兰) 味觉敏锐
  6. (苏格兰) 粗鲁的,无礼
  7. (苏格兰) 吝啬