| 词汇 | reel off |
| 释义 | Idiom reel offreel off (something) 1. to say a list of things quickly and easily. He reeled off the names and ages of his seven grandchildren. 2. to do something quickly and easily. In the American league, Boston has reeled off four straight victories. Phr V reel off reels, reeling, reeled reel off sth or reel sth off informal to say a long list of things quickly and without stoppingShe amazed everyone by reeling off the names of all the American Presidents.They reeled off a list of all the places they hoped to visit. American informal to win several games or points one after the other in a sports competitionThe Wildcats reeled off 14 consecutive points and won. reel off sth • reel sth off to say something quickly and easily, especially a list of names, numbers, or events: The waitress reeled off a list of dishes in rapid Italian - I couldn't understand a word! When politicians start reeling off figures about increased government spending, the audience just gets bored.■ SIMILAR TO: rattle off reel off1. To list items in quick succession. A noun or pronoun can be used between "reel" and "off." Alexandra can help you study—she can reel off all the elements on the periodic table like it's no big deal. 2. To do several things quickly and seemingly with little effort. A noun or pronoun can be used between "reel" and "off." After months of writer's block, I'm still surprised that I just reeled off three short stories in a week. reel offv. To recite something quickly and easily: She reeled off the names of all the presidents from memory. The actor reeled his lines off without hesitating. |
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