词汇 | now, now |
释义 | now (something), now (something else)At one time or in one instance being one way, and then at another time being a completely different way. The manager keeps changing his outlook on the project, now really hopeful, now very pessimistic. now, nowA phrase used to soothe one who is upset. Now, now, don't be upset, I'm sure we'll find your dog in no time. Now, now, everyone's getting a bit too heated in this argument. Let's all just take a deep breath and relax. now, nowInf. a calming and consoling phrase that introduces good advice. "Now, now, don't cry," said the mother to the tiny baby. Jane: I'm so upset! Andy: Now, now, everything will work out all right. ˌnow, ˈnow(informal)1 used for comforting somebody who is upset: Now, now, darling. What’s the matter? Stop crying and tell me what’s happened. 2 used for introducing a friendly warning or criticism: Now, now, that’s no way to speak to your father! |
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