词汇 | hooked |
释义 | Idiom hooked (on something) Theme: HABITS - ADDICTION addicted to a drug or something similar. (Slang.)Jenny is hooked on cocaine.She was not hooked on anything before that.John is hooked on coffee. Idiom hooked (on something) Theme: ENTHUSIASM enthusiastic about something; supportive of something.Mary is hooked on football. She never misses a game.Jane is so happy! She's hooked on life. hooked adjective 1 addicted to drugs. Originally a transitive verb – the drug hooking the person – but that formation is long forgotten in the US US, 1922. 2 'addicted' to anything non-addictive UK, 1984. 3 obsessed by an activity or a person. Figurative application of the sense 'addicted to drugs' UK, 1984. 4 taken care of US, 1989. 5 put together or arranged well US, 2002. 6 (of a shot in pool) obstructed US, 1979 hook up1. verb To connect two things. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hook" and "up." We can hook up your car to my truck to try to jumpstart it. 2. verb To set up an electronic device or system. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hook" and "up." Can you hook up my TV before you leave? 3. verb To meet with someone in order to spend time with them. I hope we'll be able to hook up for coffee or something while you're home for Christmas break. 4. verb To arrange a date for two people. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hook" and "up." Oh, I've been trying to hook Carmen and Bill up for years—I think they'd be great together! 5. verb To get married. Do you guys ever plan to hook up after dating for so long? 6. verb To be romantically involved with someone. No, we never hooked up—we're just friends. 7. verb, slang To kiss. I heard Jenny hooked up with Brian. Did you two hook up yet? 8. verb, slang To have a casual sexual encounter. I can't believe you hooked up with my ex-boyfriend! 9. noun, slang A casual sexual encounter. In this usage, the phrase is often written as one word ("hookup"). It was just a hookup—we're not dating or anything. 10. noun, slang Someone with whom one has had a casual sexual encounter. In this usage, the phrase is often written as one word ("hookup"). He was just a hookup—we're not dating or anything. I honestly don't remember—it's not like I keep a list of my hookups or something. hook it1. To flee or run away. This usage is primarily heard in the UK. We hooked it when we heard police sirens advancing. 2. To solicit and accept a car ride from someone, usually a stranger; to hitchhike. The phrase refers to the thumb (used to attract a passing driver's attention) as a "hook." If the bus isn't running today, what are we going to do, hook it? hook down1. To use a hook to secure or fasten something in place. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hook" and "down." We need something to hook down the tarp—otherwise, it'll blow away in this wind. 2. To swallow something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hook" and "down." With this sore throat, it takes me a while to hook down my meds. hook in(to something)To connect or link to something. I bet those guys next door illegally hooked into our cable. hook on1. To use a hook to fasten something to someone or something else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hook" and "on." Can you use this to hook on the tarp? 2. To cause someone or oneself to become addicted to a particular substance. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hook" and "on." Please don't give the kids any soda—I don't want them hooked on caffeine at such a young age. I have no interest in hooking myself on drugs, thank you very much. hook up with (someone)1. slang To meet with or join someone. I'm running late, so I'll just hook up with you guys there. 2. slang To work together with someone. Yeah, but if you hooked up with Joe, you guys could pool your resources and really get some stuff done in this town. 3. slang To have a casual sexual encounter with someone. I can't believe you hooked up with my ex-boyfriend! hooked on (someone or something)1. slang Addicted to a particular substance or activity. Please don't give the kids any soda—I don't want them hooked on caffeine at such a young age. I've smoked pot before, but I'm not hooked on it or anything. Yeah, I used to be hooked on gambling, but those days are long behind me. 2. slang Very interested in someone or something; enjoying someone or something very much. I never thought I'd like a show like Game of Thrones, but I'm totally hooked on it now that I've seen the first season. Oh, Dave's definitely hooked on you—his eyes light up whenever you're around. I'm totally hooked on these cupcakes from the new bakery in town. hooked1. slang Addicted to a particular substance or activity. Yeah, I used to be hooked, but my gambling days are long behind me. I've smoked pot before, but I'm not hooked or anything. 2. slang Very interested in someone or something; enjoying someone or something very much. I never thought I'd like a show like Game of Thrones, but I just finished the first season and I'm hooked. Oh, Dave's eyes light up whenever you're around—he's definitely hooked. The new bakery in town makes these amazing cupcakes, and I'm totally hooked. hook someone on somethingFig. to addict someone to a drug or alcohol. Careful, or you'll hook yourself on those tranquilizers. Some friend at school hooked Roger on dope. Sharon has hooked herself on cocaine. hook someone or something up(to someone or something) and hook someone or something up (with someone or something)1. Lit. to attach someone or something to someone or something. The nurse hooked the patient up to the oxygen tubes. They hooked up the patient with the tubes. hook someone up (with someone)Fig. to arrange for someone to go out with someone. I hooked Alice up with Tom last year, and now they're getting married. hook something down1. Lit. to attach something and hold it down with a hook. Please hook the lid down so it doesn't fall off. Please hook down the lid. 2. Sl. to toss something down to someone. Hook another can of beer down to me, will you? Hook down another can of beer. 3. Sl. to eat something quickly; to gobble something up. Wally hooked the first hamburger down and ordered another. He hooked down two more burgers in a few minutes. hook something on (to someone or something)and hook something onto attach something to someone or something by a hook. Hook this sign on her and let her walk around advertising our play. Hook on the sign and hope that it stays. Hook it onto the tree carefully. hook something upto set something up and get it working. (The object is to be connected to a power supply, electronic network, telephone lines, etc.) Will it take long to hook the telephone up? As soon as they hook up the computer to the network, I can e-mail my friends. hooked on something1. Fig. addicted to a drug or something similar. Jenny is hooked on cocaine. She was not hooked on anything before that. 2. Fig. enthusiastic about something; supportive of something. Mary is hooked on football. She never misses a game. Jane is so happy! She's hooked on life. hook up1. Assemble or wire a mechanism, as in Dick helped us hook up the stereo system. [1920s] 2. Connect a mechanism with a main source, as in The computer had not yet been hooked up to the mainframe. [1920s] 3. hook up with. Form a tie or association, as in She had hooked up with the wrong crowd. [Slang; mid-1900s] hook itrun away. British informalhook upv. 1. To connect or attach something to something else: We'll hook up these shelves to that wall. The plumber hooked the pipes up to the shower. 2. To assemble or wire up some mechanism: Could you help me hook up my stereo? Someone from the cable company stopped by to hook the television up. 3. To meet or associate with someone: We agreed to hook up after class. He hooked up with the wrong crowd. 4. Slang To get married: We finally hooked up after five years of living together. 5. Slang To become romantically involved with someone: I joined the dating service to try to hook up with someone. 6. Vulgar Slang To become sexually involved with someone. hook it tv. to get a ride by hitchhiking. (The hook is the thumb. Compare to foot it.) My car broke down and I had to hook it home. hooked (on someone/something) mod. preferring someone or something; enamored of someone or something. I’m really hooked on chocolate anything. hookedverbSee hooked on someone/something hooked (on something)1. mod. cheated. I really got hooked on this travel deal. 2. mod. addicted (to a drug). Gert is hooked on horse. hookedverbSee hooked on something |
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