beeline

英 ['biːlaɪn] 美['bilaɪn]
  • n. 直线

助记提示


1. bee + line. also bee-line.
2. in reference to the supposed homing instinct of bees in the field.

英文词源


beeline (n.)
also bee-line, 1838, American English, from bee + line (n.), in reference to the supposed homing instinct of bees in the field.
TO LINE BEES is to track wild bees to their homes in the woods. One who follows this occupation is called a bee hunter. [Bartlett, 1859]

双语例句


1. She made a beeline for the car.
她径直奔向那辆车。

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2. The children made a beeline for the food the moment they came in.
孩子们一进来就直奔吃的东西.

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3. And when we get there, let's make a beeline for the water!
到那儿之后, 我们要迫不及待地冲进水里.

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4. You can set your goals and make a beeline for your target.
能够顺利的达到所设定的目标.

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5. You also might say you made a bee beeline for something.
当你径直走向某处,你也可以说你走了一条蜂线.

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